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FX59 ZTP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

196,699 mi
Last recorded196,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 196,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 181,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 124,706 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both plate lights out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,492 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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FX59 ZTP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FX59 ZTP, 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 FX59 ZTP registered?

FX59 ZTP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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