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VN59 ZNF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,301 mi
Last recorded159,301 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,301 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 149,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 147,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZNF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN59 ZNF, 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

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What year was VN59 ZNF registered?

VN59 ZNF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is VN59 ZNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 ZNF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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