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SV59 UDG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 110,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 110,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front brake sensor dangling loose

Offside Front cv boot possible pin hole

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

Rear both rear seat buckle casing missing

car dashboard shows suspension fault

Pass 30 May 2025 105,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

centre rear & o/s/r seatbelt buckles covers missing

Pass 22 May 2024 102,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre rear & o/s rear seatbelt buckles damaged

Fail 16 May 2024 102,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre rear & o/s rear seatbelt buckles damaged

Pass 15 May 2023 95,160 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 15 May 2023 95,160 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,254 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged rear centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,212 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,212 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,241 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,240 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,014 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 57,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Front To Rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,967 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3MM

N/S/F TYRE BELOW 3MM

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY TORN

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

rear brake pads 65 - 70% worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,356 miles

n/s/r tyre valve splitting at base

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,668 miles

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

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

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 UDG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SV59 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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