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MX59 TYG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,124 mi
Last recorded195,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 TYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 195,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,126 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Nov 2023 175,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Nov 2022 163,166 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified blanking plate fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play trac arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified blanking plate fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play trac arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 145,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,285 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 140,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,563 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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MX59 TYG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX59 TYG, 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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MX59 TYG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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