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PJ59 XCC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,075 mi
Last recorded174,075 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 174,075 miles

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 167,547 miles

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 1 May 2025 167,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 3 May 2024 162,587 miles

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 23 Mar 2023 158,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 158,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank strap / shield corroded.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield corroded away but not near exhaust

Fail 10 Feb 2022 151,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield corroded away but not near exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 135,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner and outer edge wear

nearside rear bottom arm front bush slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear track control arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,456 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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PJ59 XCC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PJ59 XCC, 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 PJ59 XCC registered?

PJ59 XCC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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