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SM59 REC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,723 mi
Last recorded65,723 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,121 miles

Dipswitch Sticky - Slow To Cancel Main Beam.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,213 miles

rear most forward facing seats folded/removed time of test area being used for storage

Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,735 miles

Nearside Rear suspension dust cover split

Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,728 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension dust cover split

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,634 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,482 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,853 miles

Both front windscreen washers are partially blocked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under side of vehicle is covered in dried mud making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,869 miles

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

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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SM59 REC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SM59 REC, 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 SM59 REC registered?

SM59 REC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 REC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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