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LD59 PXA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

226,631 mi
Last recorded226,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 PXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 226,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 226,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 226,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 223,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 219,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 204,476 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated cover (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 204,467 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated cover (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,588 miles

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

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

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

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 PXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

LD59 PXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is LD59 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 PXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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