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GJ59 BXX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 BXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 53,392 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,841 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 46,841 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,002 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,591 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

crash damage to nearside of vehicle

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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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GJ59 BXX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 GJ59 BXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ59 BXX registered?

GJ59 BXX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GJ59 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 BXX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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