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GY59 EPF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 EPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 104,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above rear subframe showing signs of corrosion where clipped to under body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 90,128 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front nearside brake caliper binding (holding on when brake is not applied) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above rear subframe showing signs of corrosion where clipped to under body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,103 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,440 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,608 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,098 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,898 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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GY59 EPF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY59 EPF, 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 GY59 EPF registered?

GY59 EPF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GY59 EPF safe to buy?

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