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LF09 YJL

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 139,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,289 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 134,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,674 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing sighns of over heating

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 125,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded leading rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded leading rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing sighns of over heating

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,827 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,127 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 92,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LF09 YJL 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 LF09 YJL, 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 LF09 YJL registered?

LF09 YJL is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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