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SA59 WNE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 WNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre deep cuts on outer sidewall ()

Pass 3 May 2017 42,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,732 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,467 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,467 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,139 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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SA59 WNE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA59 WNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA59 WNE registered?

SA59 WNE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SA59 WNE safe to buy?

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