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RO59 ONU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,622 mi
Last recorded88,622 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 ONU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,165 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,650 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,689 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,401 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 52,401 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,930 miles

both front tyres on 3.0mm

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 47,467 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,132 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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RO59 ONU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO59 ONU, 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 RO59 ONU registered?

RO59 ONU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is RO59 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 ONU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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