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AJ59 VJM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,772 mi
Last recorded168,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 158,796 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,409 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,883 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked with chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,599 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,599 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,568 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 28,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,818 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 VJM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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