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HG59 HVY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,435 mi
Last recorded276,435 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 HVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 276,435 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 276,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 267,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 258,955 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 251,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 244,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 244,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 223,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 199,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 183,146 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 183,144 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 165,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,691 miles

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

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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HG59 HVY 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 80%.

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 HG59 HVY, 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 HG59 HVY registered?

HG59 HVY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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