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FY59 LEJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 139,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover is missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle has casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 108,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle has casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,557 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 19 Sep 2019 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,701 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,699 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Top Arm brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake hoop worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,210 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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FY59 LEJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

FY59 LEJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is FY59 LEJ safe to buy?

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