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EA59 OPU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 OPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip , scratches and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 149,299 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,841 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust blow , insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,618 miles

slight play in both sides front rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,894 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,670 miles

stone chip windscreen

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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EA59 OPU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA59 OPU, 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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EA59 OPU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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