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AJ59 YZZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 180,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 178,768 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake only just within limits

Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,459 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,459 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,085 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,195 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes weak

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 YZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 YZZ, 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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What year was AJ59 YZZ registered?

AJ59 YZZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is AJ59 YZZ safe to buy?

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