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Y3 SBV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,812 mi
Last recorded173,812 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 173,812 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 158,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 156,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,732 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil return pipe area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt webbing. very slight damage.

bonnet latch warning light illuminated on dash but bonnet is secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 126,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 May 2017 126,017 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,612 miles

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

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

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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Y3 SBV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y3 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 SBV registered?

Y3 SBV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is Y3 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 SBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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