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FV59 OSA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

245,647 mi
Last recorded245,647 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 OSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 245,647 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 245,628 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play sway bars x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 241,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 241,804 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator all (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 240,059 miles

Nearside door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 24 Oct 2022 240,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror outer cover missing

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 226,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear taillight lense broken

both front door outer lower mouldings insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2017 226,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear taillight lense broken

both front door outer lower mouldings insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 192,445 miles

Tailgate will not open, though is secured in the closed position

nearside rear fog lens cracked, though not effecting visibility of lamp

Fail 30 Nov 2016 192,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate will not open, though is secured in the closed position

nearside rear fog lens cracked, though not effecting visibility of lamp

Pass 30 Nov 2015 161,491 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,143 miles

nearside taillight lense broken

Fail 19 Nov 2014 130,141 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside taillight lense broken

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,278 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV59 OSA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV59 OSA, 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 FV59 OSA registered?

FV59 OSA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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