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HF59 FOA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 FOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,594 miles

Both rear upper arms rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,982 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,360 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,091 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HF59 FOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HF59 FOA, 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 HF59 FOA registered?

HF59 FOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is HF59 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF59 FOA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF59 FOA have outstanding finance?

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