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AJ59 VRC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,964 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tow ball removed

Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,947 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure detachable tow ball loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,401 miles

Brake pad warning light on

EML light on

tow ball missing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,386 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Brake pad warning light on

EML light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,384 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,820 miles

EML light on

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,817 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

EML light on

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 36,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,365 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 VRC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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