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FJ59 MMO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,573 mi
Last recorded216,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 MMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 216,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 203,107 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 192,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

vehicle at time of test running on petrol not LPG

Pass 30 Nov 2022 178,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 163,685 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 163,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle components becoming corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,126 miles

Front Suspension bushes showing rust traces

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,673 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,067 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear upper brake pipe corrosion

rear seats folded with items, seats and seat belts not inspected

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear upper brake pipe corrosion

rear seats folded with items, seats and seat belts not inspected

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,384 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 100,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,262 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have uneven tread wear

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside [front to rear] brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front and offside front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FJ59 MMO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,394cc lpg 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 FJ59 MMO, 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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FJ59 MMO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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