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LX59 YBP

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,504 mi
Last recorded208,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 YBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 208,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 197,328 miles

Windscreen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Jul 2025 197,328 miles

Windscreen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 178,720 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 178,720 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 162,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2021 154,457 miles

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

Offside Sidestep badly corroded & broken

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 26 Feb 2020 143,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,013 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LX59 YBP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX59 YBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX59 YBP registered?

LX59 YBP is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 YBP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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