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LM09 JYB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,997 mi
Last recorded176,997 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 JYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 176,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 176,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 176,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 171,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 160,300 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 160,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 140,674 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Steering feels notchy and stiff in operation. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 139,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broken

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms linked to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 120,694 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms linked to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,206 miles

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

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

engine covers

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,610 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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LM09 JYB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM09 JYB, 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 LM09 JYB registered?

LM09 JYB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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