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SJ59 SVU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,559 mi
Last recorded186,559 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 SVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 186,559 miles

heatshields corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 181,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 172,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,912 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,437 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at connection to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,504 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s- n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,122 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ59 SVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ59 SVU, 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 SJ59 SVU registered?

SJ59 SVU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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