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SB59 EFP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,531 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 146,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (slight movement in outer rose joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing but operational (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,612 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 109,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,150 miles

Nearside Front catch not operating properly system has two catches and a primary

Nearside Front not working

Pass 26 May 2020 107,790 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,120 miles

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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SB59 EFP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SB59 EFP, 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 SB59 EFP registered?

SB59 EFP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SB59 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 EFP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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