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AJ59 FUB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 103,309 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis covered in corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis has light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 86,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on outer edgd (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusted over 50% of braking area, disc also worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of the chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts, also starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts, also starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across and going to the rear from the near side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm lowest point and starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm lowest point and starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged minor cuts to both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion to most of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, first 20mm pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis has light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,714 miles

Both side steps heavily corroded.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 57,714 miles

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

Both side steps heavily corroded.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,783 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,109 miles

fornt tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,004 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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AJ59 FUB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ59 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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