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SN59 GRX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,629 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 122,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 104,882 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 104,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,917 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 99,917 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,719 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,719 miles

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flange! (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,963 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,963 miles

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 60,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,393 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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SN59 GRX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN59 GRX, 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 SN59 GRX registered?

SN59 GRX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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