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VU59 GBF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 GBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe(s) slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,486 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pipes showing signs of minor corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,201 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,092 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 57,534 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 28,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 28,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,623 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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VU59 GBF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VU59 GBF, 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 VU59 GBF registered?

VU59 GBF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is VU59 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 GBF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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