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GU59 OGR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 131,426 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cap missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 131,426 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cap missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,172 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 123,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 110,942 miles

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

Emissions not tested Unable,engine lacks power. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine/Gearbox area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge,Also nail in tread area, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,004 miles

n/s and o/s rear seat belt catches,plastic covering is missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt IN REAR ()

ENGINE BAY AND UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine under tray and cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,265 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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GU59 OGR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GU59 OGR, 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 GU59 OGR registered?

GU59 OGR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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