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OV59 AYP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,731 mi
Last recorded166,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 AYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 166,731 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 160,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,788 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 96,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,789 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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OV59 AYP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV59 AYP, 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 OV59 AYP registered?

OV59 AYP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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