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EU59 WCW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,365 mi
Last recorded158,365 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 WCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,365 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

bolted on footstep slightly corroded both sides

Pass 28 Nov 2023 146,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,885 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,878 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 127,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SMALL PIPES BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 110,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRAL BODY AREA. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,269 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/ perishing slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,759 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,592 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,368 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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EU59 WCW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU59 WCW, 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 EU59 WCW registered?

EU59 WCW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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