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SJ59 SXC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,139 mi
Last recorded170,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 SXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 170,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 160,554 miles

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion/brakes/suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2024 160,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear floor looks very corroded where it clips in but cannot inspect closely due to position of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 160,235 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,281 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 155,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,884 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,958 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 127,958 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake performance just passed test (16%)

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,521 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake performance just passed test (16%)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,907 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,170 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,336 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,638 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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SJ59 SXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 SJ59 SXC, 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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SJ59 SXC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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