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SE59 JZL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE59 JZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,358 miles

suspension height adjustment faulty

suspension warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2026 135,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension height adjustment faulty

suspension warning light on

Fail 13 Mar 2026 135,291 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested park brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

suspension height adjustment faulty

suspension warning light light on

Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,381 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear disc backing plates corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 99,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear disc backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,776 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,710 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes poor at rear advise clean and inspection

rear metal pipes above axle corroded advise clean and inspection

slight twist in n/s/f metal brake pipe

wheel bearing noise when vehicle driven

Fail 6 Aug 2015 48,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front to rear metal brake pipes poor at rear advise clean and inspection

rear metal pipes above axle corroded advise clean and inspection

slight twist in n/s/f metal brake pipe

wheel bearing noise when vehicle driven

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,062 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,224 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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SE59 JZL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc 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 SE59 JZL, 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 SE59 JZL registered?

SE59 JZL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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