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AD59 ZHF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ZHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,130 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 155,126 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 151,604 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,983 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support rubber is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,093 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Offside Front tyre is wearing on edges

rear brake diswcs have a corrosion lip to inner face

Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,575 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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AD59 ZHF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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