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SY59 DBU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,649 mi
Last recorded146,649 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 146,644 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm, chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,677 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle loose at fixing

Rear n/s & o/s sill ends corroded

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 143,677 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle loose at fixing

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear n/s & o/s sill ends corroded

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 131,386 miles

3rd row of seat belts not tested due to seats in stowed position

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 2nd row seat belt clasp loose at fixing point

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,702 miles

engine covers and under tray cover fitted can not inspect some parts

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,675 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine covers and under tray cover fitted can not inspect some parts

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,208 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 45,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DBU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY59 DBU, 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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SY59 DBU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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