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AJ59 VRE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,920 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,403 miles

Freeplay front lower arm rear bushes

Front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

N/S/F inner pad getting low

Underside corroded uncluding fuel tank

Fail 8 Nov 2016 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Damage to N/S/R bumper area

Freeplay front lower arm rear bushes

Front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

N/S/F inner pad getting low

Rear inner pads low

Underside corroded uncluding fuel tank

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,790 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 VRE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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