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DK59 SXC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,163 mi
Last recorded202,163 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 SXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 202,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 174,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 124,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 114,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 100,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 100,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,021 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,940 miles

Both front tyres have damage to tread area's, no cords visible.

Original undertrays still intact

Windscreen damage, zone "A" (lower end) right on 10mm limit.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,888 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre have damage to tread areas, no reinforcing seen.

Original undertrays still intact

Windscreen damage, zone "A" (lower end) right on 10mm limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DK59 SXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 DK59 SXC, 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 DK59 SXC registered?

DK59 SXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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