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PX59 DXR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

244,977 mi
Last recorded244,977 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 DXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 244,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats in the stowed away position & boor area loaded therefore these seats, seat belts, retaining devices & mountings can not be checked... ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 244,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats in the stowed away position & boor area loaded therefore these seats, seat belts, retaining devices & mountings can not be checked... ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 236,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 236,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 226,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front inner . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre Brake Light Not Working.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 213,906 miles

Centre Brake Light Not Working.

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S &N/S Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS&N/S Rear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 213,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre Brake Light Not Working.

Pass 5 Sep 2020 200,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear lower suspension arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper suspension arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 189,096 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 189,096 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 175,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 175,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 164,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 164,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 157,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 157,674 miles

Nearside 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)

Front offside and nearside suspension arm inner rear bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 136,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Both buckles (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,823 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 64,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PX59 DXR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX59 DXR, 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 PX59 DXR registered?

PX59 DXR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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