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FG59 JJU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,288 mi
Last recorded175,288 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 JJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 175,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 168,140 miles

Offside Rear sill is heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 163,656 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper bleed nipple damp - no leaks visible

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,243 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated to renew (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,398 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf both inner bush yellow mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,106 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,698 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,168 miles

3rd row seats not fitted time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3rd row seats not fitted time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,799 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 28,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG59 JJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG59 JJU, 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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FG59 JJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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