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AJ59 GHO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,216 mi
Last recorded182,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 GHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 182,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 168,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 168,603 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 149,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 149,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,141 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leek --plastic sill covers fitted x 2--rear brake plates corroded--front indicators coming on with side lights

Pass 24 Jun 2020 132,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,205 miles

Suspension warning light indicates fault but function not affected.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,684 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 94,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2013 63,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pads looks low unable to fully inspect

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Underside vehicle dirty/muddy reducing vehicle inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,852 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 GHO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

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

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