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WK59 SXA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,355 mi
Last recorded153,355 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 SXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,355 miles

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

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

Rear Propshaft support split

Fail 3 Mar 2026 153,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near rear bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near rear bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Propshaft support split

Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,849 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 143,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 135,513 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Propshaft support rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2024 135,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of chassis near lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Propshaft support rubber split

Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 128,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 119,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,165 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,164 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WK59 SXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK59 SXA, 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 WK59 SXA registered?

WK59 SXA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WK59 SXA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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