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FY59 LEF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,511 mi
Last recorded100,511 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 100,511 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2018 100,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,819 miles

Front number plate damaged,but noy likely to be misread or loss.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,215 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,610 miles

All wiper blades split

Front washer jets partially blocked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,610 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

All wiper blades split

Front washer jets partially blocked

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FY59 LEF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 LEF, 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 FY59 LEF registered?

FY59 LEF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FY59 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 LEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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