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AJ59 SVX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 SVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper lateral play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 79,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight lateral play upper steering

Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,514 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 54,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,974 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,433 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,010 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 SVX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

AJ59 SVX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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