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SG59 KBE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,834 mi
Last recorded149,834 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 149,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 149,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 143,570 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 143,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,739 miles

engine bay trims and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,003 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension pump adequately mounted however covers/housing are loose damaged and insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt clasp slightly damaged missing retaining spring

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,203 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 115,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,675 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion at rear door opening

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 105,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short metal pipe across arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short metal pipe across arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion at rear door opening

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

Pass 31 May 2019 97,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 May 2018 87,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at a joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately rear mount adjustment slot has been repaired and is starting to wear (2.4.A.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,500 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,450 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,300 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,049 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,071 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 KBE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG59 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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