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DU59 UJR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 94,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 90,526 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Part Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 85,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer bald on edge 255/55/19

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Restricted performance Warning

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer bald on edge 255/55/19

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Restricted performance Warning

Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The rear rear seats where not up.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,286 miles

Nearside front brake disc has slight scoring to inner face

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have light damage on the inside sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE REAR SEATS WHERE DOWN & A BOOT LINER FITTED.SO THE REAR SEATS & SEATBELTS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,739 miles

THE REAR SEATS WHERE DOWN & A BOOT LINER FITTED.SO THE REAR SEATS & SEATBELTS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DU59 UJR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU59 UJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DU59 UJR registered?

DU59 UJR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DU59 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 UJR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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