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SK59 GKL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 GKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 106,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner pad wear sensor close to disc

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2024 106,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack offside and nearside (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner pad wear sensor close to disc

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,744 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,704 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop middle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 92,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop middle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,376 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 54,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,897 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,289 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,243 miles

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

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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SK59 GKL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK59 GKL, 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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SK59 GKL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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