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DV59 EHR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,969 mi
Last recorded205,969 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 205,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 205,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 199,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 199,813 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 192,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 187,189 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk slightly loose

all tyres have cuts in the tread

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 27 May 2021 187,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness free play at steering wheel (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk slightly loose

all tyres have cuts in the tread

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 11 Jun 2020 184,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 162,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,581 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear floor above diff (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Play in front arm rear bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the outter edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,976 miles

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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DV59 EHR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV59 EHR, 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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DV59 EHR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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