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AJ59 FRN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,587 mi
Last recorded150,587 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 150,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 150,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,205 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,519 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

turbo intake pipe damaged which may cause lack of power when driving.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 86,532 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

turbo intake pipe damaged which may cause lack of power when driving.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 80,167 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60r18 112v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,504 miles

engine bay cover and underbody covers

Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,504 miles

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

engine bay cover and underbody covers

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,634 miles

engine management lamp stays on. engine bay and under body covers. iterm removed prior to test from drivers view of road.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front outer edge worn, but no ply or cords visible - 255/60/R18

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside, slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear nail in both offside and nearside tyres - 255/60/R18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,182 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres low on tread

Only one washer jet is working

Rear brake pads low

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 FRN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRN, 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 AJ59 FRN registered?

AJ59 FRN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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