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SY59 TGX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,727 mi
Last recorded132,727 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 TGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 132,727 miles

age related corrosion underneath

Fail 19 May 2025 132,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 20 May 2024 129,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 121,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,550 miles

advise minor wear front arm bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,772 miles

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

complete chassis,crossmembers,etc showing signs of surface corrosion

covers and heat shields fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside and offside front seat belts showing signs of wear [slow retracting]

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,877 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear and offside front (3.5.1i)

centre brake light lens damaged[not showing white light]

complete chassis,crossmembers,outriggers,inner sills,etc showing signs of surface corrosion

engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

offside front brake back plate missing

unable to see most of front to rear brake pipes[above heat shields]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,408 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,044 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 54,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,995 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 TGX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

SY59 TGX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SY59 TGX safe to buy?

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