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RJ59 MOR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,781 mi
Last recorded180,781 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 MOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 180,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 175,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 161,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 149,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,978 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

both rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,816 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 137,816 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible To dirty for MOT test (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,491 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 129,491 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (Upside down) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,317 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Several LED's NOT working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 120,317 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Several LED's NOT working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 Bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,777 miles

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

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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RJ59 MOR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RJ59 MOR, 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 RJ59 MOR registered?

RJ59 MOR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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