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SY09 XTB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 116,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 108,502 miles

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2023 108,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,546 miles

fuel tank securing bracket corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

fuel tank securing bracket corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,130 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,916 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 85,435 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 85,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

heat shields insecure in engine bay and at middle silencer

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and wearing low on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sodes on rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,936 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,910 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,098 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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SY09 XTB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTB, 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 SY09 XTB registered?

SY09 XTB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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