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FN59 ZKJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 ZKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 116,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis corroded as marked between suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To rear at Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Suspension Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also Low tread and Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Chassis between suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,490 miles

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 103,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,486 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 83,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 83,715 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,499 miles

Front dash warning restricted performance

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,814 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,802 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt reciever outercasing insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,385 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 37,384 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,361 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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FN59 ZKJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FN59 ZKJ, 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 FN59 ZKJ registered?

FN59 ZKJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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