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CV59 YCB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,826 mi
Last recorded198,826 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 YCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 198,826 miles

rear inner sills corroded

slight corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2025 193,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 189,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 183,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 180,317 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 180,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 175,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 175,263 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted WHEEL ARCH [SHARP EDGES] (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 164,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,637 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 160,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 156,832 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 156,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 143,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,216 miles

Signs of oil leak

Under tray and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Signs of oil leak

Under tray and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2015 86,691 miles

very rear seats out of use seat belts not in use

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,016 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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CV59 YCB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV59 YCB, 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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CV59 YCB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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