CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK59 YBZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 YBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,104 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 79,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,619 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

coolant bottle over filled

emission too weak to register

Fail 19 Dec 2016 59,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant bottle over filled

emission too weak to register

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,023 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

third row seats folded flat at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2014 38,023 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake fluid low

third row seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 20,993 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK59 YBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBZ, 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

How do I check the history of GK59 YBZ?

You can check the full history of GK59 YBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK59 YBZ registered?

GK59 YBZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is GK59 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 YBZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK59 YBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK59 YBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.