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HJ59 XOA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 164,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 160,322 miles

underbody /rear subframe/suspension etc all in a dry rusty condition

Pass 7 Aug 2024 155,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 8 Aug 2023 150,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sup unit damp strip check (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2022 146,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,429 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Fail 2 Aug 2021 141,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 8 Aug 2020 135,937 miles

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

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2020 134,687 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 124,208 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,727 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,670 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,147 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,373 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,031 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 58,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2012 44,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XOA, 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 HJ59 XOA registered?

HJ59 XOA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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