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CP59 KVU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 KVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 167,739 miles

Rear O/S & N/S - Body corroded at mountings

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 167,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 55R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear O/S & N/S - Body corroded at mountings

Pass 3 Dec 2024 162,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 162,692 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 155,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S - tie bar inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 155,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S - tie bar inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,274 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 148,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,188 miles

Nearside Rear Light 1/4 panel and lamp lens damage

O/S & N/S Rear brake disc backplates corroded & holed

Offside Rear Heavy 1/4 panel damage

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,130 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 133,128 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,608 miles

Both rear 1/4 panels damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,607 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Both rear 1/4 panels damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S to omm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens also damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable rubbing through on wheel rim

Nearside Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess 1 mounting rusted through/failed - unit insecure (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,843 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,055 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,484 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,946 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,687 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,085 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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CP59 KVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CP59 KVU, 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 CP59 KVU registered?

CP59 KVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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