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LT59 DPO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,082 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,519 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 77,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 65,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers around engine bay preventing full inspection

Covers on under side of vehicle prevent full inspection of items underneath

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,302 miles

Child seat fitted belts not checked

Engine covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,020 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,018 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,948 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,943 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut in offside rear tyre

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 DPO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

LT59 DPO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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