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MV59 AEL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,805 mi
Last recorded120,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 AEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,451 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,665 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV59 AEL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV59 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV59 AEL?

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What year was MV59 AEL registered?

MV59 AEL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is MV59 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV59 AEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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