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DV59 DFZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,955 mi
Last recorded58,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 DFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,955 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,103 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 49,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,566 miles

General underside corrosion (body, chassis, suspension components etc

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,023 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 46,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,549 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 40,544 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,248 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,302 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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DV59 DFZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 DV59 DFZ, 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 DV59 DFZ registered?

DV59 DFZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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