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MK59 PSZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 PSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 143,025 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER CILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 139,033 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected CALIPER BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,667 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 134,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,730 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 129,419 miles

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

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,601 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,517 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,957 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 60,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,807 miles

rear number plate weathered

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,714 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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MK59 PSZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK59 PSZ, 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 MK59 PSZ registered?

MK59 PSZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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