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AJ59 VPC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,916 miles

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.

FRONT INNER CV BOOT TORN.

Fail 2 Dec 2025 126,901 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested STUCK ON. (1.2.1 (g))

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.

FRONT INNER CV BOOT TORN.

Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,893 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NOT WORKING. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded AT TOP HOSE MOUNT. (1.1.11 (c))

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

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON DASH.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/S FRONT INNER CV BOOT TORN.

UNDERSIDE MUDDY , WOULD BENEFIT FROM A WASH OFF.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,561 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,165 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,539 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,801 miles

front and rear tyres are worn

warning light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,488 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 37,488 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VPC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is AJ59 VPC safe to buy?

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