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GY09 WFG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,950 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 121,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,212 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 114,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,171 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,949 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses corroded on ferrules and metal pipe on hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack heavy leaks (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 95,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe between rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,099 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,619 miles

Both front tyres have tares in tread and perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre splits in edge of tread

Nearside Rear splits in edge of tread / cuts close to cords and perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,383 miles

All tyres have small deep cuts in tread

Both front and n/s/r tyres splitting between tread and perishing on side walls

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring somecomponents

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested. Rear seats folded into boot. Boot loaded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,770 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

fuel access door catch is faulty

o/s/f tyre shows uneven wear

Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

fuel access door catch is faulty

o/s/f tyre shows uneven wear

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,203 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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GY09 WFG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

GY09 WFG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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