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SY09 NZX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 148,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,698 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

loud noise when operating parking brake

no reverse lights

vehicle body corroded, rear subframe and all components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 124,698 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

loud noise when operating parking brake

no reverse lights

vehicle body corroded, rear subframe and all components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air suspension dust cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air suspension dust cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Prop shaft centre bearing rubber excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

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

Oil leak from transfer box ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Prop shaft centre bearing rubber excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak from transfer box ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,158 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 22,305 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NZX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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