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HF59 GCZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,482 mi
Last recorded126,482 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 GCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 126,482 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit full of water

outstanding recall, contact dealer

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,487 miles

Nearside Rear light unit, ingress of water

Fail 11 Dec 2024 116,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit, ingress of water

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPM light on, adjusted pressures, system fault on vehice

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,043 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 83,870 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both wishbone rear bushes, o/s knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,559 miles

Offside door mirror damage, added stick on mirror

Fail 9 Dec 2019 77,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (flat spot) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside door mirror damage, added stick on mirror

Pass 22 Dec 2018 67,607 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,855 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,750 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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HF59 GCZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

HF59 GCZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is HF59 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF59 GCZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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