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LT59 RZJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 126,678 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 126,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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 4 Jul 2025 123,418 miles

Front tyres worn low outer edges

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

Rear componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 121,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover worn (7.1.2 (b) (i))

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 187,728 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 187,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,954 miles

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 109,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear , third row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear ,centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,911 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped to excess

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,165 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,089 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,820 miles

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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LT59 RZJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel 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 LT59 RZJ, 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 LT59 RZJ registered?

LT59 RZJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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