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CN59 GHJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,917 mi
Last recorded128,917 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 GHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 128,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side steps heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 121,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,941 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 111,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing support bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,519 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (sooted) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,519 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (sooted) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,513 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 70,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from turbo area ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has some cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,296 miles

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 51,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,664 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,412 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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CN59 GHJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN59 GHJ, 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 CN59 GHJ registered?

CN59 GHJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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