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LD59 BDV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,195 mi
Last recorded155,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 BDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 155,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 153,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Rear CHASSIC & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,902 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,415 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front right side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,547 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,514 miles

baby seats in front and rear seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,632 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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LD59 BDV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD59 BDV, 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 LD59 BDV registered?

LD59 BDV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 BDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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