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LG59 NPE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 NPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,666 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk has slight damage(still works as it should)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides(only just meet requirements of 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,900 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,057 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,980 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S INNER REAR TRACK CONTROL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S REAR INNER TRACK CONTROL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component likely to become detached O/S STEP (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R OUTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,238 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak Transfer box ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak Transfer box ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,710 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 60,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,066 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

both rear tyres outer tread small cuts

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,294 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,070 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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LG59 NPE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LG59 NPE, 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 LG59 NPE registered?

LG59 NPE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is LG59 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 NPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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