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BF59 JYG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 135,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel rim very rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,115 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,007 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s view above suspension/axle very poor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,890 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 94,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre treads getting down

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge possible low pressure.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge possible low pressure.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,708 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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BF59 JYG 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 75%.

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 BF59 JYG, 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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BF59 JYG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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