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AD59 YWO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 YWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,458 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2023 126,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,664 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight wear

Near side front inner drive shaft gaitor has a slight leak of grease

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,664 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight wear

Near side front inner drive shaft gaitor has a slight leak of grease

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

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, both rear bushes borderline excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front, both rear bushes borderline excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 56,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,490 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 4 Jun 2013 37,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades have small splits on the end

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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AD59 YWO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD59 YWO, 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 AD59 YWO registered?

AD59 YWO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is AD59 YWO safe to buy?

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