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GU59 NVJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,177 mi
Last recorded178,177 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 178,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 171,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 160,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 159,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats (6&7 seats)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 154,022 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Cannot check front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats (6&7 seats)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,087 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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GU59 NVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU59 NVJ, 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 GU59 NVJ registered?

GU59 NVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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