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AJ59 YVL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 YVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,280 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,124 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

suspension light coming on

Fail 24 Jan 2019 66,124 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

suspension light coming on

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,390 miles

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

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 27 Nov 2014 50,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,502 miles

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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AJ59 YVL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ59 YVL, 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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AJ59 YVL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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