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SL59 ZBX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,505 mi
Last recorded156,505 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 ZBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 156,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 156,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,975 miles

Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,571 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 133,566 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 125,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,853 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,015 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 108,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,694 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,694 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,581 miles

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

both front wheel bearings becoming noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,408 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,836 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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SL59 ZBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 ZBX, 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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SL59 ZBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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