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AO59 TXJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 141,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,748 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 118,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 111,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 103,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lock not unlocking from central locking [locks ok] (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tracking rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone hips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,554 miles

Engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Dec 2015 63,554 miles

Engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,026 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,544 miles

OSF flexi brake hose ferroul starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,006 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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AO59 TXJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 TXJ, 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 AO59 TXJ registered?

AO59 TXJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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