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MA59 BOV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 136,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 132,470 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible rubber centre mounting deteriorating close to limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,834 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft centre coupling rubber mounting worn very close to limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm bushes deteriorating and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper, flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper, flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,833 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of leaking metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe that routes to o/s/r wheel, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear metal pipe that routes to n/s/r wheel, very heavily corroded, pipe is also leaking brake fluid in corrroded area!! (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft centre coupling rubber mounting worn very close to limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm bushes deteriorating and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper, flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front service brake pedal spongy

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper, flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 124,094 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))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 124,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,505 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 117,088 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 114,402 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

offside front washer jet blocked

Pass 21 May 2019 111,511 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 111,511 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 108,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 98,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 94,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,900 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when diesel tested

brake pipes above axle starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2014 82,222 miles

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

brake pipes above axle corroded advise clean and lubrication

Fail 28 May 2014 82,220 miles

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

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

brake pipes above axle corroded advise clean and lubrication

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,547 miles

HID light leveling does not seem to be working, getting conflicting information on how to check, have been told only works when driving, not sure so have passed and advised.

Pass 23 May 2013 83,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,040 miles

n/s/f seat belt height adjuster locking mechanism not holding correctly. does not affect operation of seat belt itself.

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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MA59 BOV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA59 BOV, 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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MA59 BOV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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