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EO59 FRJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 FRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 172,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 172,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 159,985 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 148,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,473 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,029 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,616 miles

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,827 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,512 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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EO59 FRJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO59 FRJ, 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 EO59 FRJ registered?

EO59 FRJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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