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GF59 YYT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,269 mi
Last recorded150,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 YYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 150,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 136,130 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,559 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 127,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 121,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,625 miles

Spare tyre defective flat tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2020 114,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear bush at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19/111v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inside edge 255/55/19/111v (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat tyre

Pass 10 May 2019 101,859 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,908 miles

Front TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

Fail 3 May 2018 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 11 May 2017 80,375 miles

LIPS WORN ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

N/S REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

RATTLE FROM INSIDE THE SILENCER

Fail 11 May 2017 80,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

LIPS WORN ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

N/S REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S REAR TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

RATTLE FROM INSIDE THE SILENCER

Pass 9 May 2016 71,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 61,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 61,127 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,168 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,345 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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GF59 YYT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF59 YYT, 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

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What year was GF59 YYT registered?

GF59 YYT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is GF59 YYT safe to buy?

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