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WF59 AXT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,971 mi
Last recorded236,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 AXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 236,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 227,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 217,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 210,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 202,065 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 194,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 194,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 194,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 164,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,670 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 96,670 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,359 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,356 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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WF59 AXT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF59 AXT, 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 WF59 AXT registered?

WF59 AXT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WF59 AXT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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