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FG59 WWY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,656 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,656 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,553 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,209 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,382 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,512 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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FG59 WWY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 FG59 WWY, 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 FG59 WWY registered?

FG59 WWY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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