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GL58 GOW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 GOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 157,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 152,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 143,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,963 miles

General corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from top flexi to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track contol arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from top flexi to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 104,834 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak by tank ( fuel filter housing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from top flexi to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track contol arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from top flexi to bottom (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,736 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,839 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges of tread

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front worn on edges of tread

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

Nearside Rear deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,493 miles

baffles loose in centre box

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

baffles loose in centre box

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,115 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,093 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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GL58 GOW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL58 GOW, 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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GL58 GOW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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