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LD59 TSX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF lower ball joint have light play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm - wearing both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - wearing the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around transfer box

Fail 3 Sep 2025 142,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm bush marked yellow has excessive movement when jacked up under the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF lower ball joint have light play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm - wearing both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - wearing the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around transfer box

Pass 24 Jan 2024 132,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 132,067 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,528 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,716 miles

both front tyres close to limit

play in o/s/f wheel bearing on limit + some roughness

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,459 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 TSX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

LD59 TSX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is LD59 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 TSX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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