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GK59 WKC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 WKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 151,133 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 138,199 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both under top arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Propshaft centre bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,924 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 127,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,036 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,541 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 113,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2017 92,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot seats in down position,unable to test seat belts fully.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,312 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot seats in down position,unable to test seat belts fully.

tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 30,606 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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GK59 WKC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GK59 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

GK59 WKC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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