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FY59 LFG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,681 mi
Last recorded173,681 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 173,681 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosions on chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 173,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Rear Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake Pad Wear Sensor Not Attached Properly Rubbing Against Wheel

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 166,242 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 166,237 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 157,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s/front ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering stiff (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,242 miles

Localised brake pipes corrosion, especially at rear. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,320 miles

advise n/s/f wishbone bush worn starting to clonk

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,957 miles

Rear Both brake discs wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,228 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,222 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,221 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 LFG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFG, 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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FY59 LFG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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