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YH59 HWK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,195 mi
Last recorded126,195 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,195 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both folded down

Fail 23 Jul 2026 126,193 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated also electric release cable rubbing on propshaft (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both folded down

Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 87,089 miles

foot brake low it lock also epb hand brake lock

Fail 24 Sep 2022 87,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 65,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 44,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 39,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,025 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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YH59 HWK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 YH59 HWK, 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 YH59 HWK registered?

YH59 HWK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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