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AU59 VNZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,570 mi
Last recorded177,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 177,570 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 19 Jan 2026 177,533 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre bearing split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,553 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 165,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 153,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,289 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,196 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 134,196 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,362 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,616 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2016 85,874 miles

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

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

play in both inner rack arms

Fail 2 Dec 2016 85,874 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play in both inner rack arms

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,336 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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AU59 VNZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU59 VNZ, 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 AU59 VNZ registered?

AU59 VNZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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