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LD59 UTA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,835 mi
Last recorded152,835 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 UTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2025 152,760 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 144,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread. wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre tread (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 130,686 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre and outer tread. wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre tread (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,833 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three seat belts NOT TESTED. ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.various cuts in tread.255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm.various tread damage (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three seat belts NOT TESTED. ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,587 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

both rear seat belts [row three] not fully tested.seats not in use.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,202 miles

Engine covers

Sill covers fitted

Slight play rear bushes on front lower control arms

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,202 miles

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

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

Engine covers

Sill covers fitted

Slight play rear bushes on front lower control arms

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

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 UTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

LD59 UTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LD59 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 UTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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