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HV59 XUT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dog cages covering rear seats

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 172,888 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 172,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear seats removed replaced by dog cages. Unable to check seat belts

trays and covers fitted

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 165,652 miles

Dash indicates suspension fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need changing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Advise changing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rears seats removed, replaced by dog cages. Unable to check seat belts

Pass 16 May 2023 152,648 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 144,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 138,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 133,667 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 133,660 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/R Brake Hose Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested Brakes Leaking (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded supply on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,619 miles

Covers fitter under bonnet obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,615 miles

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

Covers fitter under bonnet obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,770 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,718 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XUT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

HV59 XUT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is HV59 XUT safe to buy?

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