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PJ59 XCY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,442 mi
Last recorded128,442 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,887 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,887 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements TO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,741 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,825 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,567 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 XCY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PJ59 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

PJ59 XCY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is PJ59 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 XCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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