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LR59 AYO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 AYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 118,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,235 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 110,235 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 105,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 105,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,816 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 73,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall (deep cut but not showing cords)

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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LR59 AYO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR59 AYO, 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 LR59 AYO registered?

LR59 AYO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is LR59 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 AYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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