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AJ59 YUD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,221 mi
Last recorded168,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 168,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 165,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,873 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On top of arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On top of arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,191 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front TYRE VALVE STARTINGB TO PERISH

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,582 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,251 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 YUD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YUD, 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 YUD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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