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HV59 FRJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,321 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,741 miles

Nearside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near excessive (weeping grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 29 Dec 2023 125,963 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn chalked. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near excessive (weeping grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated.

nearside rear and centre seatbelts not tested due to items in vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,618 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 21 Dec 2022 122,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,139 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 13 Oct 2020 115,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,833 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,803 miles

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

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

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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HV59 FRJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV59 FRJ, 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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HV59 FRJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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