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GY59 FPD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,167 mi
Last recorded164,167 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear chassis corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,962 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 157,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - drilling hole corroded away and inner chassis has corrosion hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 128,449 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,702 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 108,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 70,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,047 miles

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

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

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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GY59 FPD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY59 FPD, 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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GY59 FPD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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