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AJ59 SXV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light illuminated

undershields/engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light illuminated

undershields/engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,369 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,364 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended o/s and n/s front (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,466 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

All tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in o/s rack

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 SXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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