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SV59 BNU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,977 mi
Last recorded203,977 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 BNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 203,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 201,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 197,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 196,232 miles

All suspension and brake component parts surface corrosion and all under body surface corrosion

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 4th seat and 6th and 7 back ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Pass 8 May 2017 184,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 160,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 129,563 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front lower arms bushes soft.brake piping has been coated.rear axle plastic deflector broken.

Fail 22 May 2015 129,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front lower arms bushes soft.brake piping has been coated.rear axle plastic deflector broken.

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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SV59 BNU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV59 BNU, 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 SV59 BNU registered?

SV59 BNU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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