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AJ59 SXR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 SXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,526 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Not tested (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,364 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 85,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mudflap insecure

Offside Front mudflap insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,158 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,768 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,452 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 SXR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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