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GK59 YCR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,392 mi
Last recorded211,392 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 YCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 211,392 miles

Rear brake disc's rusty, possibly due to standing? monitor after use

Fail 28 Mar 2024 211,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake disc's rusty, possibly due to standing? monitor after use

Pass 17 Jan 2022 189,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,436 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support rubber is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 159,436 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support rubber is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of the front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 139,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of the front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,690 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushing mounted in hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bushing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,709 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,592 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 YCR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK59 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

GK59 YCR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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