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SP59 PTX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,518 mi
Last recorded123,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 PTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 123,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inboard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inboard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension system inoperative Suspension Fault light (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp broken.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,196 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,438 miles

negative emissions

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,234 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,729 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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SP59 PTX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP59 PTX, 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 SP59 PTX registered?

SP59 PTX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SP59 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 PTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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