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GJ59 GJO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,245 mi
Last recorded184,245 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 184,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 92,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 46,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,806 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre not showing cords

nearside wiper blade split slightly

offside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

GJ59 GJO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GJ59 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 GJO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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