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BJ59 GLV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,828 mi
Last recorded117,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 117,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 117,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 80,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 72,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side step heavily corroded

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

Offside Side step heavily corroded

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,198 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,514 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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BJ59 GLV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ59 GLV, 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 BJ59 GLV registered?

BJ59 GLV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is BJ59 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 GLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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