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FJ59 VGO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,758 mi
Last recorded143,758 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 VGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 143,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,599 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

headlamp restrictors are fitted (lhd vehicle)

metal brake pipes are rusty in places esp r/n/s

rear tyrs are wearing at inner edge

underside is rusty in places esp inner sills

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,988 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 117,972 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 103,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 83,181 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,330 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) Aim NOT tested (1.8.C.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Main bean too low nearside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Main beam too high offside (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,265 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,257 miles

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

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

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

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 VGO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGO, 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 FJ59 VGO registered?

FJ59 VGO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is FJ59 VGO safe to buy?

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