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PX59 EUJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,761 mi
Last recorded145,761 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 EUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 145,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring view of sills for inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,483 miles

Both side outer and inner body sill corroded (unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted)

Fail 3 Jul 2025 140,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both side outer and inner body sill corroded (unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

both outer body sill corroded (unable to fully inspect due to plastic sill covers)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,825 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 120,825 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,411 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 112,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2018 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 65,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,287 miles

N/S/R Tyre uneven wear on outter edge

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre uneven wear on outter edge

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear pad wear indecator detached from pad

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,348 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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PX59 EUJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

PX59 EUJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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