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BJ59 GOE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,396 mi
Last recorded165,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 165,396 miles

both side steps corroded

overall surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 29 May 2026 165,209 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on rear wheel (1.1.15 (a))

overall surface corrosion to suspension components

steps corroded both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,698 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 160,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2024 154,375 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 154,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 132,078 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play panhard joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play panhard joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,021 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,403 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,158 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,510 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,521 miles

N/S/F And O/S/F Suspension arm (rear) bushes are weak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,521 miles

N/S/F And O/S/F Suspension arm (rear) bushes are weak

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

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 GOE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ59 GOE, 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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BJ59 GOE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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