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VO59 WXY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,497 mi
Last recorded154,497 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 WXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 154,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 141,933 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 139,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main through clip corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,758 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,501 miles

nsf tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 WXY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VO59 WXY, 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 VO59 WXY registered?

VO59 WXY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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