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LR59 BAA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,341 mi
Last recorded166,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 BAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 166,341 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 138,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 114,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,633 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 78,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,728 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,728 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel missing

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 57,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,689 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 47,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,301 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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LR59 BAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BAA, 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 LR59 BAA registered?

LR59 BAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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