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AJ59 FVO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,572 mi
Last recorded164,572 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 164,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack output joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s upper arms, forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen chip.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,920 miles

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

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

Nearside sill side step corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,920 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside sill side step corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,025 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,176 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 FVO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

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