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AJ59 GDV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,232 mi
Last recorded158,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,232 miles

Lower UNDERSEALED VERY CLEAN

Pass 10 Aug 2021 152,935 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 148,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 141,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,947 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 131,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,100 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 GDV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

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

Is AJ59 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 GDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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