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VN59 GKP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 GKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,335 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brakes pads worn unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,604 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,113 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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VN59 GKP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKP, 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 VN59 GKP registered?

VN59 GKP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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