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WK59 HGZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,452 mi
Last recorded180,452 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 HGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 180,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2024 174,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 167,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,851 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 154,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 137,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 128,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,223 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hydro (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,794 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,794 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,442 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,442 miles

Towbar locking device damaged (6.6.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WK59 HGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK59 HGZ, 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 WK59 HGZ registered?

WK59 HGZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is WK59 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK59 HGZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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