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AV59 VZF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,114 mi
Last recorded189,114 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 189,114 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 179,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 178,392 miles

bonnet open warning on when secure.undertrays fitted.general corrosion of undersideand components.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 176,203 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 176,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 176,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 175,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis & to wheels x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 169,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 157,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 132,458 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,427 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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AV59 VZF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze 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 AV59 VZF, 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 AV59 VZF registered?

AV59 VZF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 VZF 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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