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LR59 VOH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 81,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285 / 35 zr 22w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,685 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,739 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,729 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,350 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 VOH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR59 VOH, 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 VOH registered?

LR59 VOH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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