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SD59 EPU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,274 mi
Last recorded125,274 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 EPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,274 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 98,236 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,858 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 60,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,184 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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SD59 EPU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD59 EPU, 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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SD59 EPU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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