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VN59 GHK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 GHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,455 miles

underneath off vehicle showing slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,454 miles

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

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

underneath off vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,684 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 24 Nov 2014 52,965 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 14 Dec 2013 44,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VN59 GHK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN59 GHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN59 GHK?

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What year was VN59 GHK registered?

VN59 GHK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VN59 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 GHK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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