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SY59 TGU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 TGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,928 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc has a score mark.

Fail 11 May 2026 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc has a score mark.

Pass 1 May 2025 88,332 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 88,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 76,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 63,538 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 54,755 miles

surface rust under car

Fail 6 May 2022 54,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

surface rust under car

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,074 miles

both front brake hose ferrells corroded

deep cut o/s/front tyre

play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

rear brake pipes from front corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,125 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to inspect second and third row seats

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,379 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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SY59 TGU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

SY59 TGU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is SY59 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 TGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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