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GY59 OJR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 132,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting and also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 126,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split ( 255/55 R19 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting and also uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,357 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,350 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,694 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 121,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,995 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 7mm worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,179 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner rear suspension bush worn/slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,304 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,304 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,117 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc/s lipped

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 OJR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

GY59 OJR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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