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AK59 VYH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 104,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 86,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,379 miles

Near and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 35,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,438 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low

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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AK59 VYH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This 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 AK59 VYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK59 VYH?

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What year was AK59 VYH registered?

AK59 VYH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is AK59 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 VYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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