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HJ59 YOG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,150 miles

Fuel tank cage corroded,not considered excessive

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 73,675 miles

Fuel tank cage corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,870 miles

Fuel tank: exhaust shield corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,654 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,813 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 YOG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

HJ59 YOG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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