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LT59 YMG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,479 mi
Last recorded195,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 YMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 195,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 186,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 175,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 175,346 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,929 miles

slight play in n/s rear hub bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,326 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 109,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,089 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread 255/50/20

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

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,285 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,826 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/20 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,309 miles

cut to offside front tyre wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,847 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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LT59 YMG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 LT59 YMG, 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 LT59 YMG registered?

LT59 YMG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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