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SL59 ZDA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 ZDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 91,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,897 miles

Fuel Tank Shield has some corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,880 miles

Central FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTY

Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 75,661 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,839 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,450 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade cage broken (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 32,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad warning light on / wire broken

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 ZDA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SL59 ZDA, 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 SL59 ZDA registered?

SL59 ZDA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is SL59 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 ZDA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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