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AJ59 FXC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,812 miles

Both park brake cable retaining covers are heavily deteriorated.

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot damp with fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,313 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 89,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,803 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,042 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 FXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

Is AJ59 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 FXC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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