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SC59 DEL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

269,975 mi
Last recorded269,975 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 DEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 269,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 256,535 miles

Inner sills and chassis corroded steering rack end has slight play

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 244,023 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2022 228,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 219,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 219,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 211,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 203,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 197,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 197,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 190,612 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 190,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rosejoint (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 184,508 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 184,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 177,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside & nearside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 171,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 161,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steering track arms have slight play in inner joints

both rear track arms have slight play in inner joints

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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SC59 DEL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC59 DEL, 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 SC59 DEL registered?

SC59 DEL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is SC59 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 DEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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