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MJ59 UGU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 UGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,810 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,241 miles

Exhaust noisy centre box (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 34,954 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2013 18,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 12,096 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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MJ59 UGU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ59 UGU, 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 MJ59 UGU registered?

MJ59 UGU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ59 UGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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