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AJ59 SFZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 164,840 miles

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

both front steering rack ends have slight play

park brake just met minimum requirement ,may require service or adjustment

underside corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 164,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

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

underside corrosion

wipers do not park

Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,155 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 152,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone rear mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,879 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 145,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone(lower)rear mounting bushes worn+noisey(knocking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 136,555 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear anti-roll bar mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Centre mounting rubber torn away (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone(lower)rear mounting bushes worn+noisey(knocking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,078 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear antiroll bar mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both tie rods worn slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre mount bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear antiroll bar mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both tie rods worn slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre mount bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,879 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as goods vehicle ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,914 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,259 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SFZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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