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AJ59 ELO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,149 mi
Last recorded182,149 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ELO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 182,149 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 181,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,527 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 172,525 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,908 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 162,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 154,299 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 154,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edgr's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 216,013 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,244 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Performance warning on dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,867 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,774 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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AJ59 ELO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ59 ELO, 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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AJ59 ELO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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