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SY09 CXD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 CXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 138,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,663 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 132,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,803 miles

Chassis front to rear corroded.

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded.

Vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 101,802 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Chassis front to rear corroded.

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded.

Vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,234 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bush support mounts heavy cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrsion on chassie from front to rear

Fail 4 Feb 2020 98,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bush support mounts heavy cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrsion on chassie from front to rear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,672 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 92,669 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,776 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,180 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,179 miles

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

brake pads warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,704 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SY09 CXD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SY09 CXD, 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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SY09 CXD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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