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OV59 UWB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,979 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 137,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Inner sills rusty

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,152 miles

suspension fault indicated on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,876 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 64,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 64,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,147 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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OV59 UWB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This 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 UWB, 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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OV59 UWB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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