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SV59 MJU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,336 mi
Last recorded97,336 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 MJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,279 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,112 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,001 miles

Chassis and suspension components rusty

Engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Chassis and suspension components rusty

Engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,508 miles

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

cassis under carriage and suspension components rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,514 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,232 miles

front brake discs badly heated and corroded

rear discs corroded inner edge

unable to check rear seatbelts due to load in boot

Pass 26 Aug 2013 30,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

oil leak at t/box

slight corrosion on front discs inner face

small chips on windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,184 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn at edges

osr diff seal leaking

slight corrosion on all 4 discs

t/box leaking

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 MJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJU, 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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SV59 MJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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