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FG59 GXV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 GXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 104,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 104,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2017 97,637 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 97,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,090 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,058 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,915 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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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FG59 GXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FG59 GXV, 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 FG59 GXV registered?

FG59 GXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is FG59 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 GXV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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