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FN59 ZKX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,838 mi
Last recorded172,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 ZKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,132 miles

Aux belt cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2019 130,131 miles

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

Aux belt cracked

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 123,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,504 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & badly worn inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,875 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,637 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 ZKX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN59 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

FN59 ZKX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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