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AD59 ZDO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,630 mi
Last recorded173,630 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ZDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 173,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 169,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 164,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.... outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...chopping out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,465 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

offside wiper smears slightly

wipers noisy in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2020 127,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,618 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,209 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,625 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,283 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,011 miles

tyres , wearing low

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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AD59 ZDO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 AD59 ZDO, 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 AD59 ZDO registered?

AD59 ZDO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is AD59 ZDO safe to buy?

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