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GK59 YBT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 YBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 136,012 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,133 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,807 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 117,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

two washer jets blocked

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

two washer jets blocked

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,299 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,120 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,359 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,198 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in central tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 20,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,062 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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GK59 YBT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK59 YBT, 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 GK59 YBT registered?

GK59 YBT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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