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HJ59 VDR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,707 mi
Last recorded166,707 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 166,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 166,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 160,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,127 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 153,126 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 145,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 138,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn prematurely on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes hidden by fuel tank and covers

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,889 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 VDR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ59 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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