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OY59 GVN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,935 mi
Last recorded167,935 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 GVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 167,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sills corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,332 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken, but showing correct light

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on tread but not deep enough to see ply/cord

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear lens broken, but showing correct light

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on tread but not deep enough to see ply/cord

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,345 miles

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

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,746 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 38,018 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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OY59 GVN 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 92.9%.

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 OY59 GVN, 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

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What year was OY59 GVN registered?

OY59 GVN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is OY59 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 GVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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