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PY59 FCV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 FCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 125,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,090 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,007 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,752 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,752 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,589 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,340 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,340 miles

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

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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PY59 FCV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY59 FCV, 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 PY59 FCV registered?

PY59 FCV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is PY59 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY59 FCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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