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AY59 YJJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 128,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,921 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,083 miles

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

front inner pads appear low

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 79,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,296 miles

O/s/r lamp lense damaged.

*Both front wishbone rear bushes have play and worn.*

N/s door step heavily corroded, broken up and heavily corroded.

Fail 15 May 2018 73,296 miles

*Both front wishbone rear bushes have play and worn.*

N/s door step heavily corroded, broken up and heavily corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r lamp lense damaged.

Pass 26 May 2017 68,527 miles

Front wipers smear.

Pass 20 May 2016 62,055 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces.

Fail 20 May 2016 62,055 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces.

N/s wiper split and smears.

Fail 26 May 2015 56,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,607 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded.

O/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Fail 30 May 2014 50,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded.

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

O/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Pass 14 May 2013 43,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,112 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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AY59 YJJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY59 YJJ, 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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AY59 YJJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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