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FL59 LNM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,484 mi
Last recorded142,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 LNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean ? no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 129,815 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 129,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track control/panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,027 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 119,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track- control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,289 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 73,204 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,786 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FL59 LNM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL59 LNM, 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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FL59 LNM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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