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GK59 CHX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,065 mi
Last recorded201,065 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 CHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 201,065 miles

Original test done by A. Westrope.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 201,061 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 194,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 194,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 183,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 183,427 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 165,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,121 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 140,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,340 miles

Brake pipe near rear diff corroding.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside wing mirror damaged.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,610 miles

offside front seat belt not fully inspected as tape wrapped around

second row seats and seat belts not checked as seats folded flat

Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,610 miles

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

offside front seat belt not fully inspected as tape wrapped around

second row seats and seat belts not checked as seats folded flat

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GK59 CHX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GK59 CHX, 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 GK59 CHX registered?

GK59 CHX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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