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BN59 ZDH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,472 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes Above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 109,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes Above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,037 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2018 105,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and going bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm and going bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,127 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2013 72,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,675 miles

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

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)

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 ZDH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN59 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

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

Is BN59 ZDH safe to buy?

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