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SM59 UHU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,580 mi
Last recorded174,580 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 174,580 miles

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))

undertrays.///

Fail 8 Dec 2025 174,574 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking engine./// (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

undertrays.///

Pass 15 Nov 2024 167,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 160,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,562 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,561 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 117,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 102,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 May 2017 89,498 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 89,490 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,192 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,209 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,040 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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SM59 UHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM59 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

SM59 UHU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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