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LM59 XXV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,584 mi
Last recorded174,584 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 174,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 174,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 159,676 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 159,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,643 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 159,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 159,640 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 159,640 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 159,640 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1of3 joint bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,849 miles

Central silencer exhaust bolt snapped

restricted performance warning

under trays fitted obscuring component's

Fail 30 Nov 2020 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central silencer exhaust bolt snapped

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

restricted performance warning

under trays fitted obscuring component's

Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,503 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2019 126,503 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,678 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,661 miles

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

bonnet release cable partly seized, difficult to lock into closed position

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,647 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2015 64,718 miles

both rear tyres wearing low near side rear worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,410 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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LM59 XXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM59 XXV, 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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LM59 XXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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