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SN59 GZZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

188,461 mi
Last recorded188,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 188,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 188,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 173,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 169,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 166,124 miles

Brake pad warning light on, wiring at NSF damaged

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

NSR brake disc corroded

NSR lower suspension arm has minor play in outer joint

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

Rear screen wash inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 May 2022 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad warning light on, wiring at NSF damaged

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

NSR brake disc corroded

NSR lower suspension arm has minor play in outer joint

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

OSF brake hose incorrectly routed

Rear screen wash inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Apr 2021 161,686 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 161,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 161,072 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))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not chercked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,947 miles

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear propshaft centre joint and bearing worn

Rear screenwash inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Feb 2020 147,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Both O/S and NSR tyres worn close to legal limit

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear propshaft centre joint and bearing worn

Rear screenwash inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,285 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

brake pad warning on in dash

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,545 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 118,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on in dash

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 101,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,009 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,834 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,877 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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SN59 GZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SN59 GZZ, 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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SN59 GZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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