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GV59 GNK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 GNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 81,991 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S AND O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 59,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 46,242 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 39,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,596 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 21,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 17,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 17,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Surface cracks to both rear tyre treads

Pass 13 May 2014 13,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 7,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GNK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GNK, 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 GV59 GNK registered?

GV59 GNK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is GV59 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 GNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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