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BN59 ZCZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,762 mi
Last recorded133,762 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,762 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer support rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer support rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,867 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 108,044 miles

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

Rear row seat belts not in use at time of test.

Fail 16 May 2018 108,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear row seat belts not in use at time of test.

Pass 12 May 2017 103,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 103,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,167 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f posible fluid leak

n/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear inner

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,080 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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BN59 ZCZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN59 ZCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 ZCZ registered?

BN59 ZCZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 ZCZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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