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GK09 ZYL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,758 mi
Last recorded98,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 ZYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 98,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 98,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,755 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 94,692 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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 25 Jun 2024 89,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + damaged (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge + damaged (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,356 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,024 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 10 Jul 2019 51,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 45,599 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated bellows has cut / damaged (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated bellows has cut / damaged (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm / only just passed.. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,989 miles

offside rack boot wet but no leak found

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 ZYL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK09 ZYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK09 ZYL registered?

GK09 ZYL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is GK09 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 ZYL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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