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LT59 DPY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 DPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 6 May 2025 69,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 May 2025 69,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 50,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,199 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged Towbar Handle (6.1.6 (a))

Unable To Check 6&7th Seats And Belts

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 45,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre cut in tread but not down to cord

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in tread but not down to cord

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorated but still clears screen

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 DPY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT59 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

LT59 DPY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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