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WJ59 OVO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

230,823 mi
Last recorded230,823 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 230,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 230,815 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 202,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside side steps slight corrossion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 179,474 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 158,272 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view border/line (3.2 (a) (i))

both running boards corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 157,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view border/line (3.2 (a) (i))

both running boards corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 132,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 35,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,573 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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WJ59 OVO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

WJ59 OVO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 OVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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