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LT59 DNY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 DNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 142,587 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension fault on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2025 133,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 133,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken At Lower Connection (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension Only Available At Standard Height

Pass 19 Dec 2023 127,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 119,458 miles

Air suspension Not Operating As Intended

Fail 29 Dec 2022 119,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Air suspension Not Operating As Intended

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,169 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 101,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,392 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,064 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,272 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,467 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 48,954 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 48,934 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

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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LT59 DNY 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 70%.

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 LT59 DNY, 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 LT59 DNY registered?

LT59 DNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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