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LD59 VTL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,903 mi
Last recorded91,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 VTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 79,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear park brake cable guide worn

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 46,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,210 miles

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

Power steering fluid on minimum.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,658 miles

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

Nearside 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 VTL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

LD59 VTL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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