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GY09 OYJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,469 mi
Last recorded167,469 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 OYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 167,469 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 167,468 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Side Step is missing and sharp edge mounting bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 160,459 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted, limiting inspection

undertrays fitted, limiting inspection

Nearside step rotten through and bits falling off

Fail 24 Apr 2025 160,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected waring light on on dashboard (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted, limiting inspection

undertrays fitted, limiting inspection

Nearside step rotten through and bits falling off

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber starting to split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake delay in operation advise further inspection

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

Offside Rear Air spring dust boot deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle lower arm rear bushes on both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above / adjacent to rear differential area, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above / adjacent rear differential area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion ,above rear axle , above heat shield / exhaust area, front to rear circuits, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge - urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion ,above rear axle , above heat shield / exhaust area, front to rear circuits, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge - urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Line above differential corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,075 miles

nearside rear seat belt damaged webbing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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GY09 OYJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY09 OYJ, 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 GY09 OYJ registered?

GY09 OYJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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