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LF59 YSV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,881 mi
Last recorded161,881 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 YSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 161,881 miles

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

Unable to check all components due to under trays being fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,583 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,247 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,229 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,702 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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LF59 YSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LF59 YSV, 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 LF59 YSV registered?

LF59 YSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is LF59 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF59 YSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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