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HV59 HCX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,281 mi
Last recorded141,281 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,281 miles

Both side steps corroded both frame and brackets.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 138,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 123,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,796 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,670 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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HV59 HCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 HV59 HCX, 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 HV59 HCX registered?

HV59 HCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 HCX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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