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LX59 EUJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 EUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 123,777 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,316 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under cover fitted some components cant be checked

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,704 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 76,569 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,868 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,868 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended damaged (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,666 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 49,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 17,353 miles

offside rear tyre has a bolt in tread

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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LX59 EUJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX59 EUJ, 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 LX59 EUJ registered?

LX59 EUJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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