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SV59 MLF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,381 mi
Last recorded168,381 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 MLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 168,381 miles

minor engine oil and coolant leakage

Fail 10 Sep 2021 168,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top arm (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear propshaft centre, rubber mounted bearing detached. rubber has torn free (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor engine oil and coolant leakage

Pass 6 Aug 2020 159,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,545 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 142,545 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,266 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 122,265 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 101,442 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,927 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,925 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to osr & nsr corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested due to gearbox fault (7.4.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,005 miles

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

rear discs corroded

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 MLF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 SV59 MLF, 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 MLF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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