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VK59 MHM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 MHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 129,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 123,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 123,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear upper wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,108 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,769 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

O/S of vehicle was low at start of test but by the end is at normal hight

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Head lamp very dim

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,153 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,170 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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VK59 MHM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK59 MHM, 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 VK59 MHM registered?

VK59 MHM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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