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PK59 WWU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,857 mi
Last recorded180,857 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 WWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 180,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 173,017 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 172,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 163,271 miles

both front drop links worn

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

nsr top arm bushes worn

oil leaks

osr light lens damage

propshaft center bearing worn

wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2023 154,044 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

lower wishbone rear bushes are soft

oil leaks

osr light lens damaged

propshaft center rubber mounting worn

rear top arm front bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2022 144,630 miles

oil leaks

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,193 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,797 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,664 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 86,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,029 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,935 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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PK59 WWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK59 WWU, 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 PK59 WWU registered?

PK59 WWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is PK59 WWU safe to buy?

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