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LV59 ORP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

234,580 mi
Last recorded234,580 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 ORP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 234,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Park brake cable guide deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2026 234,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Park brake cable guide deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at centre tread. Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 212,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has been poly bushed. Bushes appear to be not fitted into arm fully. Arm is contacting Sub-frame.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Park Brake Cable Guide nearly worn through

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 212,914 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has been poly bushed. Bushes appear to have not been fitted into arm fully.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Park Brake Cable Guide nearly worn through

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner 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 13 Dec 2024 201,018 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 201,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 184,451 miles

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

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

chassis corroded in places

Pass 6 Dec 2022 167,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 160,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 152,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,021 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,992 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

Oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Fail 1 Feb 2017 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

Oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LV59 ORP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV59 ORP, 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 LV59 ORP registered?

LV59 ORP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LV59 ORP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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