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SD59 GYF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,782 mi
Last recorded177,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 GYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 177,782 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side step corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side step missing and brackets protruding but not damaged or corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside side step corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 163,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing/broken

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic cover missing/broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Side step corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side step corroded and slightly loose

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 128,526 miles

center seat belt buckle is slightly damaged

childs seat fitted to the nsr seat belt

ns number plate light not working

nsr upper bush soft

osr upper bush soft

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Jul 2023 128,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe and lower pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 112,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 105,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,915 miles

slight wear in all rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,220 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,082 miles

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

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

boot seats not presented for test

Fail 11 May 2015 54,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2015 54,633 miles

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

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

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

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,756 miles

exhaust gas too clean to register on smoke meter

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,140 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 GYF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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