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EX59 OUU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,336 mi
Last recorded191,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 OUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 191,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 191,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 176,887 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 166,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 156,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,903 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 74,317 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 58,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,812 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,467 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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EX59 OUU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX59 OUU, 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 EX59 OUU registered?

EX59 OUU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is EX59 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 OUU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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