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GU59 FHG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 FHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,728 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,007 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,912 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,437 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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GU59 FHG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GU59 FHG, 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

How do I check the history of GU59 FHG?

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What year was GU59 FHG registered?

GU59 FHG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is GU59 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 FHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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