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HJ59 VOT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 VOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both inner sills to floors corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2025 147,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 138,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 131,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 126,312 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 122,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 119,204 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 114,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,081 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,741 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,558 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 VOT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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