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SJ59 AFZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

209,893 mi
Last recorded209,893 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 AFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 209,893 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside/nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 195,765 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside/nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 183,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 180,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 180,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 174,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 174,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/R20 109xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 142,269 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has nail in it and is leaking air

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,648 miles

front and rear brakepads wearing low

fuel cap broken but making seal

n/s/f steering arm - slight play

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres wearing low

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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SJ59 AFZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJ59 AFZ, 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 SJ59 AFZ registered?

SJ59 AFZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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