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LT59 SDO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,480 mi
Last recorded132,480 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 SDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 132,480 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all underside of vehicle has corrosion

plastic kit not allowing a full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,289 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,783 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NSR + OSR (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 117,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,634 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 114,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable rubbing against inside wheel rim.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,526 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge and is very close to showing cord

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LT59 SDO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT59 SDO, 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 LT59 SDO registered?

LT59 SDO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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