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AD59 BYC

2009 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover88,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 BYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 132,429 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 129,382 miles

slight play rack end o/s

Fail 10 Apr 2025 129,382 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play rack end o/s

Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 122,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,664 miles

Central Rear Slightly oil leak , hydrolic devise.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 114,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Slightly oil leak , hydrolic devise.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,542 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,079 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,114 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/f tyre on tread being low

Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,348 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,348 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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AD59 BYC is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 88,016 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD59 BYC registered?

AD59 BYC is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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