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MF59 YBX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,897 mi
Last recorded203,897 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 YBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 203,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 195,502 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 195,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly mounted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 194,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 191,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 185,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 185,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 172,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 159,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,429 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 131,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,226 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 102,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,118 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,020 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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MF59 YBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc 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 MF59 YBX, 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 MF59 YBX registered?

MF59 YBX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is MF59 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 YBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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