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AK59 HWL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,157 mi
Last recorded230,157 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 HWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 230,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 221,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

CAR LOADED AND MODIFIED NO ACCESS TO INSPECT COMPONENTS IN REAR/BOOT AREA OF VEHICLE

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS /BODY /INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear EXTENDED LOAD AREA REDUCES VISABILITY OF REAR LIGHTS

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGE TO REAR TYRES /SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 206,966 miles

Car heavily modified, no access to inspect boot area

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear No access to inspect seat belt, seat folded, items blocking seat

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 206,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Visibility blocked by additional equipment fitted (0.1 (d))

Car heavily modified, no access to inspect boot area

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear No access to inspect seat belt, seat folded, items blocking seat

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 199,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 199,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling parking brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 185,701 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2022 173,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,520 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear 3 seats

Pass 5 Jul 2019 148,021 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 147,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2016 94,390 miles

Child seat fitted unable to fully check adult seatbelt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge of tread worn slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 79,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,450 miles

o/s/r hand brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r hand brake binding slightly

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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AK59 HWL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK59 HWL, 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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AK59 HWL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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