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SB59 EFS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,258 mi
Last recorded84,258 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise underside of vehicle on corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear brakes backing plate corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear brakes backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,349 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,727 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,941 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm hydro bushes are weakening

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,955 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,644 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 EFS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB59 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

Is SB59 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 EFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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