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CV59 VGZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,909 miles

lower sill panels corroded

o/s front alloy wheel rim damaged

side steps badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

lower sill panels corroded

o/s front alloy wheel rim damaged

side steps badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,693 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 76,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 45,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 30,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 20,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 17,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both coming close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 13,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,828 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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CV59 VGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV59 VGZ, 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 CV59 VGZ registered?

CV59 VGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for CV59 VGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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