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GK09 ZYE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 ZYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,448 miles

offside mirror taped on

coolant leak under vehicle

Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury door handle partly missing (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

offside side step corroding away underneath

rear number plate taped on

suspension light on

Fail 11 Sep 2024 139,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury door handle partly missing (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

coolant leak under vehicle

offside mirror taped on

offside side step corroding away underneath

rear number plate taped on

suspension light on

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,618 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,234 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back control bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back control bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,395 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,395 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 85,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,233 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GK09 ZYE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK09 ZYE, 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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GK09 ZYE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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