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AJ59 RWU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 135,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under corroded slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2025 135,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,386 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,906 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,906 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,716 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 18 Nov 2020 102,716 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 May 2019 92,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 85,368 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 85,368 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disc and pads (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,612 miles

tyres wearing inside advise alignment

Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,612 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres wearing inside advise alignment

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,585 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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 RWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

AJ59 RWU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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