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KV59 ZWU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 ZWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,343 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,435 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads low/worn

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,940 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,120 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,521 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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KV59 ZWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KV59 ZWU, 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 KV59 ZWU registered?

KV59 ZWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is KV59 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 ZWU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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