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AY59 YJA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 169,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,273 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear differential seal is leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side steps are heavily corroded and partially insecure

both sills are corroded

slight transfer box fluid leak

Fail 24 Aug 2023 131,272 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear differential seal is leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side steps are heavily corroded and partially insecure

both sills are corroded

slight transfer box fluid leak

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,344 miles

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

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

Nearside side step mountings are corroded and slightly loose

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

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside sills are corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 105,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,018 miles

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

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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AY59 YJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 AY59 YJA, 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 AY59 YJA registered?

AY59 YJA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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