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LG59 ZNM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,029 mi
Last recorded143,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 ZNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,058 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 139,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 137,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 137,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch cable seized......secured after test (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 135,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,855 miles

all tyres are low on tread

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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LG59 ZNM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 LG59 ZNM, 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 LG59 ZNM registered?

LG59 ZNM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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