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AJ59 SVT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,647 mi
Last recorded178,647 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 SVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 178,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 167,892 miles

under trays fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,942 miles

general chassis/underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2022 162,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general chassis/underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 157,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Advise slight play in anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2020 144,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,856 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,317 miles

small chips on windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,316 miles

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

small chips on windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,821 miles

slight corrosion onedges of both front brake discs

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 SVT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

Is AJ59 SVT safe to buy?

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