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AJ59 YWR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,665 mi
Last recorded188,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 YWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 188,665 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 180,969 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,832 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 173,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 170,253 miles

INTERMITENT SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING MESSAGE BUT NO FAULTS FOUND

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,554 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2019 135,237 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 135,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 116,375 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 116,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad wear light illuminated

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,787 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in o/s and n/s track rods

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,746 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 YWR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ59 YWR, 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 YWR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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