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SD59 EPX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 3129cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 EPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,129cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 114,503 miles

several areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2025 114,503 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

several areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,109 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and has a cut in it

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,738 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,637 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 97,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,304 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 90,304 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,971 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake is binging on slighty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 54,625 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS[INSIDE FACES]

FRONT FOG LIGHTS INNOP

Fail 3 Apr 2015 54,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS[INSIDE FACES]

FRONT FOG LIGHTS INNOP

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,542 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes wearing and slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,743 miles

corrosion on rear discs inner face

Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on rear discs inner face

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,902 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 EPX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,129cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD59 EPX, 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 EPX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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