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BV59 PZX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,403 mi
Last recorded156,403 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 PZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,403 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion covered by sill cover

Pass 14 Dec 2024 148,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 139,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,099 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 132,079 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 8 Dec 2018 105,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,605 miles

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,380 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,788 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,053 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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BV59 PZX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV59 PZX, 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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BV59 PZX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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