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BJ59 GNZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,635 mi
Last recorded185,635 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 185,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 170,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 170,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 154,360 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,353 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 148,557 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 134,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,010 miles

intermittent fault with air suspension indicated by dash

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,311 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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BJ59 GNZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ59 GNZ, 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 BJ59 GNZ registered?

BJ59 GNZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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