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LG59 TYS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 TYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 127,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 119,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,536 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,536 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,238 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,157 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,048 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 TYS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 TYS registered?

LG59 TYS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LG59 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 TYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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