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GV59 GKZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 GKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 141,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 98,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,203 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 80,203 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,445 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,458 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre side wall has large crack but not deep enough to expose ply cord

Offside Front Tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GV59 GKZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV59 GKZ, 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

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What year was GV59 GKZ registered?

GV59 GKZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GV59 GKZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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