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LT09 YDB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,747 mi
Last recorded113,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 YDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,747 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,232 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,697 miles

Front stonechips in windscreen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroding upper + lower (all) o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 105,697 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front stonechips in windscreen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroding upper + lower (all) o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules at front and rear of vehicle corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges, especially off side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded , just passed mot, recommended replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear of vehicle corroded, just passed mot recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms , upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,453 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 68,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 59,202 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 59,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,009 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential - (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,002 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ahead and above rear differential - (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,117 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above rear differential, (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,117 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above rear differential, (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear, (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 18,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LT09 YDB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT09 YDB, 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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LT09 YDB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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