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SF59 OAJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 OAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 132,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 132,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,730 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 110,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 98,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,757 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,682 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,682 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,805 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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SF59 OAJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF59 OAJ, 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 SF59 OAJ registered?

SF59 OAJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is SF59 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF59 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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