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AJ59 VVC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,981 mi
Last recorded155,981 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 155,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 150,029 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,106 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,824 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 98,815 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,438 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,296 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,531 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,383 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,122 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 VVC 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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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