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AF59 ZCJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,242 mi
Last recorded181,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 181,242 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FUEL TANK GUARD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 178,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 173,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 165,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cut

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

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

Rear seat belts removed and rear seats at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,141 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and off side ()

front and rear brake pads over half worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes have plat

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side walls

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

oil leak from engine under tray wet

rear brake pipe across axel rusty / covered in thick grease

Fail 14 Sep 2017 109,141 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and off side ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front and rear brake pads over half worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes have plat

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side walls

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

oil leak from engine under tray wet

rear brake pipe across axel rusty / covered in thick grease

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has brake fluid on casing but no leak under pressure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing centre (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,609 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres wearing thin

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,243 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,522 miles

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

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

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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AF59 ZCJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AF59 ZCJ, 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 AF59 ZCJ registered?

AF59 ZCJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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