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EF59 FLW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

245,853 mi
Last recorded245,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 FLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 245,853 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 227,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 226,268 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 226,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 210,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2018 194,500 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2018 194,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 129,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,704 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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EF59 FLW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF59 FLW, 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 EF59 FLW registered?

EF59 FLW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is EF59 FLW safe to buy?

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