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SG59 KAE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 156,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 146,713 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i)

surface corrosion underneath also been waxed and oild

Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,332 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2024 142,332 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 locking nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,003 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrosion everywhere

Pass 14 Jun 2022 133,914 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension and brake items heavily undersealed

heavily under sealed

plastic covers fitted underneath can not view some items

Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,106 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer on second row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs dust cover corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle mechanism plastic cover missing

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,451 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns,upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,372 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,581 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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SG59 KAE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG59 KAE, 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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SG59 KAE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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