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SO59 KLF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 KLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 165,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 165,838 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across body to o/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 157,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,051 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank cradle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 148,051 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank mounting corroded

Front both shock absorber cases corroded to excess

Nearside suspension air reciever insecure to body

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,123 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 119,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,105 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,726 miles

osf fog lamp has had temperary repair

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,779 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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SO59 KLF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO59 KLF, 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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SO59 KLF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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