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WJ59 NHU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 NHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 113,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,160 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2024 103,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 101,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022
Fail 30 Oct 2022 98,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 94,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WJ59 NHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc 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 WJ59 NHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ59 NHU?

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What year was WJ59 NHU registered?

WJ59 NHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is WJ59 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 NHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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