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GG59 HAM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG59 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 114,975 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,449 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Both Side Step Corroded & N/S/F Gaiter Slightly Deteriorated

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,027 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,958 miles

hand brake noisey

child seats fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,861 miles

front brake pads are low

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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GG59 HAM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GG59 HAM, 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 GG59 HAM registered?

GG59 HAM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is GG59 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG59 HAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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