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VN59 GHU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 GHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 120,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 119,339 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,537 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

propshaft center join grease escaping

Fail 11 Sep 2023 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

propshaft center join grease escaping

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,640 miles

both side steps corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side steps corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 89,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,694 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 45,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,301 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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VN59 GHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN59 GHU, 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 VN59 GHU registered?

VN59 GHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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