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SY59 CXL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,099 mi
Last recorded139,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 CXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 139,099 miles

all underbody and components corroded

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 13 Jun 2024 139,080 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal spray

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 138,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,057 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short metal pipe over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short metal pipe over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On all brake hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2014 80,951 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 60,011 miles

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

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

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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SY59 CXL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY59 CXL, 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 SY59 CXL registered?

SY59 CXL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is SY59 CXL safe to buy?

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