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HX59 FPF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 FPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 160,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 157,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,735 miles

Slight Bind OSF Wheel

Slight Weap From Steering Rack

Fail 5 Sep 2024 153,735 miles

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

Slight Bind OSF Wheel

Slight Weap From Steering Rack

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,022 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,856 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,742 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,680 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear small cut in side wall not tutching cords

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,575 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,796 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,874 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,574 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,370 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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HX59 FPF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX59 FPF, 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 HX59 FPF registered?

HX59 FPF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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