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SY59 VPU

2009 Land Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,757 mi
Last recorded131,757 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Sport77,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,757 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 131,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

gear box fault light on

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,901 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leak at bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, at joint above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

rear wheel bearings not checked, will be checked t retest

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 'A zone' and 'B zone' damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both attachment bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 'A zone' and 'B zone' damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,483 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,242 miles

pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,250 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Sport?

Based on 4,498 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,884
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25
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SY59 VPU is a 2009 Land Rover Sport in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 77,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY59 VPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY59 VPU registered?

SY59 VPU is a 2009 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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