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WJ59 EVG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,588 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,582 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 29,292 miles

Both front and both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated.

Both side front and both sides rear brake discs slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiper split on end.

Small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,292 miles

Both front and both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated.

Both side front and both sides rear brake discs slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wiper split on end.

Small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ59 EVG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This 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 WJ59 EVG, 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 WJ59 EVG registered?

WJ59 EVG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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