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SA09 SNK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,096 mi
Last recorded122,096 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 SNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 122,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 115,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 110,194 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 110,187 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,669 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,226 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 58,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,344 miles

steering tie rods slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

steering tie rods slight play

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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SA09 SNK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA09 SNK, 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 SA09 SNK registered?

SA09 SNK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is SA09 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 SNK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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