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WG59 TXD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,249 mi
Last recorded132,249 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 TXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 111,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,814 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))

dash shows suspension fault

Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,814 miles

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

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

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))

dash shows suspension fault

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,025 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,019 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 24 Nov 2015 56,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,182 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 26,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,409 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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WG59 TXD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WG59 TXD, 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 WG59 TXD registered?

WG59 TXD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 TXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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