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KY59 GLJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 GLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 112,013 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush / pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre Both front and rear tyres ()

Nearside rear parking brake binding/squealing when turned by hand.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2023 103,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,126 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant near egr valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,912 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,307 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,203 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,143 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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KY59 GLJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY59 GLJ, 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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KY59 GLJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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