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SH59 OBR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,170 mi
Last recorded152,170 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 OBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 152,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r brake pad wire is adrift and rubbing on inside of wheel

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 102,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between catalytic converter and centre box appears to be worn away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability completely adrift at bottom (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r brake pad wire is adrift and rubbing on inside of wheel

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,042 miles

front screen [mini chips]

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

rear and centre brake pipes corroded

sat nav

slight bearing noise[poss n/s/f]

trans oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,134 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,188 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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SH59 OBR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH59 OBR, 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 SH59 OBR registered?

SH59 OBR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is SH59 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 OBR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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