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AJ59 GFU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 GFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 147,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,290 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is damaged at outer edge

f/o/s tyre is worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is poor at inner edge(not flat) and worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,516 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

emission's to low to measure

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is damaged at outer wall

rear discs are worn and pads appear 50% worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,395 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust rusty

f/n/s lower arm bush is soft

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,972 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,493 miles

all 4 tyres on the legal limit

f/n/s tyre worn on the outer edge

r/n/s tyre damaged on the outer wall

tapply brake test carried out

Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres on the legal limit

f/n/s tyre worn on the outer edge

front brake discs noted worn

front brake pads noted low on the linings

r/n/s tyre damaged on the outer wall

rear brake discs noted worn

tapply brake test carried out

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 GFU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

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

Is AJ59 GFU safe to buy?

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