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MX59 ZHO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,419 mi
Last recorded155,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 155,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower arms front bushes starting to go soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arms front bushes starting to loose their bonding and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 144,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge and below legal limit in centre of tread "255/55 R19 111Y" (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn going soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and on 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower arms front bushes starting to go soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arms front bushes starting to loose their bonding and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 139,575 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 120,645 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 120,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2020 105,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,751 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s above final drive unit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,531 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s s/o front (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,223 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,863 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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MX59 ZHO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MX59 ZHO, 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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MX59 ZHO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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