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GN59 GAV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,962 mi
Last recorded224,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 GAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 224,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened CHALKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 221,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 220,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 211,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 211,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 208,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 198,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 185,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 151,178 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

suspension fault light is on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 151,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

suspension fault light is on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,656 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing at inner edge

slight play at o/s/r suspension ball- joint

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,656 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing at inner edge

slight play at o/s/r suspension ball- joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 51,332 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GN59 GAV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GN59 GAV, 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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GN59 GAV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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