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PN59 WHZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 WHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,304 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,578 miles

chassis and under body corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose support tray heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside air suspension tank corroded

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank guard and support corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,375 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,849 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,334 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,404 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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PN59 WHZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN59 WHZ, 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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PN59 WHZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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