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VO59 TVP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,421 mi
Last recorded171,421 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 TVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 171,421 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 171,421 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 154,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 154,709 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,698 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 143,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,370 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box misting in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,765 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,152 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VO59 TVP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO59 TVP, 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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VO59 TVP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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