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SO59 XGV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,718 mi
Last recorded162,718 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 154,072 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 154,027 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear under heat shield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2023 153,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,624 miles

Central Rear fuel tank is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,590 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,502 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Boot slightly deterioted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,438 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,070 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,047 miles

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

nearside inner steering end has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside inner steering end has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,514 miles

o/s front /rear brakepipe light corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2012 24,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front /rear brakepipe light corrosion

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 XGV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGV, 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 SO59 XGV registered?

SO59 XGV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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