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HJ59 VAA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,296 mi
Last recorded173,296 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 VAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 173,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm getting corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm near limit of corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe to caliper hose on limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear chassis areas and suspension arms getting corroded in places

Fail 24 Mar 2026 173,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm getting corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm near limit of corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe to caliper hose on limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear chassis areas and suspension arms getting corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2025 165,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded in mounting clip

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

engine covers alnd under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components and chassis getting corroded in places

Fail 31 Mar 2025 165,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded in mounting clip

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

engine covers alnd under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components and chassis getting corroded in places

Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,005 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded in places

Fail 21 Mar 2024 158,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate getting corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded in places

Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 144,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 144,442 miles

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamps affected when rear fog lamp switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 128,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,259 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2017 102,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe over rear diff close to limit. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn heavily. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 102,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn heavily. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe over rear diff very close to limit. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Lower engine bay area ()

Pass 6 May 2016 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,077 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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HJ59 VAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ59 VAA, 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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HJ59 VAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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