2009 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AJ59 VLD
2009 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 161,722 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ59 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 161,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AJ59 VLD Mileage History
- 26/06/2024149,623 mi
- 26/06/2024149,643 mi+20 mi
- 20/06/2025154,891 mi+5,248 mi
- 14/07/2025155,045 mi+154 mi
- 24/06/2026161,722 mi+6,677 mi
Average of roughly 6,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ59 VLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Discovery (AJ59 VLD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded a”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
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