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AJ59 VMY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 169,577 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not near prescribed area

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

plastic covering over both outer sills

rear seats and seat belts removed vehicle used as a van

Pass 24 Jun 2025 161,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 161,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near bottom arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 158,538 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 158,538 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 154,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 154,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 150,649 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 150,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner fouling park brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 145,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 136,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 121,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,842 miles

no rear seat belts fitted (converted to a van)

o/s n/s rear brake pipe ferrals showing signs of corrosion

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,863 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,211 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on offside rear wheel

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 VMY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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