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SL59 ZTY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake flux noted on brake test

Fail 31 Jan 2023 106,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake flux noted on brake test

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Rubbing on droplink (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,601 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Rubbing on droplink (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,045 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,981 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th + 7th ()

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th + 7th ()

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,609 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 73,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,921 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,501 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 ZTY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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