2009 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SY59 VRD
2009 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 87,403 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY59 VRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 87,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 VRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Discovery (SY59 VRD) between August 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SY59 VRD Mileage History
- 24/08/202381,217 mi
- 31/08/202381,235 mi+18 mi
- 28/08/202485,281 mi+4,046 mi
- 03/09/202485,286 mi+5 mi
- 12/06/202587,403 mi+2,117 mi
Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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