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MX59 ZUA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,843 mi
Last recorded189,843 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 189,843 miles

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2026 189,806 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative will not retain ride hight (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2025 186,895 miles

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

entire of under vehicle covered in corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 185,222 miles

Fuel tank support corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 179,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 167,806 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 167,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 137,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 105,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,212 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,654 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 ZUA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX59 ZUA, 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 ZUA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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