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KP59 GZS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,664 mi
Last recorded170,664 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 GZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 170,664 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Front and rear axle/suspension components corroded

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 169,324 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear axle/suspension components corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 167,856 miles

Front both wheels stiff to turn

Rear both wheels stiff to turn

Rear brake discs backing plate corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 165,800 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in a few places (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corroded / weak on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corroded/ weak on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,048 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corrode and weak (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corroded and weak (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, starting to corrode at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 164,047 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure centre bearing housing worn to excess (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corrode and weak (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc backing plate corroded and weak (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 161,610 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Offside Rear slight play in track control arm

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear backing plates rusty (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 157,333 miles

centre propshaft bearing soft

front pads getting low, front discs very badly worn

nearside front tyre very worn, on limit

offside front tyre near limit 3mm left

rear discs worn

rear suspension arm bushes getting weak

slight lift in front lower ball joints

some corrosion to offside front flexi brake hose metal components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 157,331 miles

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

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

centre propshaft bearing soft

front pads getting low, front discs very badly worn

nearside front tyre very worn, on limit

offside front tyre near limit 3mm left

rear discs worn

rear suspension arm bushes getting weak

slight lift in front lower ball joints

some corrosion to offside front flexi brake hose metal components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 151,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 139,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,431 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,623 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,247 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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KP59 GZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KP59 GZS, 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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KP59 GZS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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