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WU59 GKA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 122,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess securing clip worn (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed under suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated under suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed under suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,047 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,005 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,813 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,172 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,564 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,601 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 24,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WU59 GKA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU59 GKA, 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 WU59 GKA registered?

WU59 GKA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is WU59 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 GKA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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