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SV59 UDX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,158 mi
Last recorded178,158 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 UDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 178,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 169,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 169,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,892 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,632 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,694 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 30,479 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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SV59 UDX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

SV59 UDX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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