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AJ59 ZCK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 139,890 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank damp on visual leak

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,008 miles

o/s door mirror housing damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 99,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,695 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,885 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 26,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to visually inspect inner front brake pads

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 ZCK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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