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HY59 KXU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,434 mi
Last recorded137,434 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 KXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,434 miles

Fuel tank guard corroding

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

Undertrays fitted, unable to see some parts

Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,795 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,812 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 121,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,099 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,510 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Over sills fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,499 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 99,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,936 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,727 miles

handbrake cable hooks wearing thin

slight wear In front hydro bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,422 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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HY59 KXU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY59 KXU, 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 HY59 KXU registered?

HY59 KXU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 KXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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