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MV59 PBF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 PBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 160,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,199 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 153,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 24 May 2016 72,421 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 63,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 52,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,386 miles

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 PBF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PBF, 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 MV59 PBF registered?

MV59 PBF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is MV59 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV59 PBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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