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HE56 SHA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 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

RegistrationHE56 SHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,656 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 92,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,753 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,009 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,685 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front wiper blades juddering

front discs ridged and worn

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 31,541 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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HE56 SHA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HE56 SHA, 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

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What year was HE56 SHA registered?

HE56 SHA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is HE56 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE56 SHA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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