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GJ59 GHY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,467 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 97,467 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 93,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,549 miles

unable to fully test rear seat belts, seats in stowed position

Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,549 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully test rear seat belts, seats in stowed position

Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 88,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 85,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,531 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,531 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,474 miles

Offside 2nd row outer seat belt stork casing missing but functional at the moment

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 2nd row outer seat belt stork casing missing but functional at the moment

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,933 miles

Offside front and both rear Tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,942 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GJ59 GHY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ59 GHY, 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 GJ59 GHY registered?

GJ59 GHY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 GHY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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