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AJ59 SBX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 138,134 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 132,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 132,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to hoses, above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 60,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,502 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 SBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

AJ59 SBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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