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BU59 DJK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 133,029 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 108,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 81,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,137 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,137 miles

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

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,762 miles

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

1000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,862 miles

2000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,000 miles

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,341 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,795 miles

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

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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BU59 DJK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BU59 DJK, 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 BU59 DJK registered?

BU59 DJK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is BU59 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 DJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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