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MK59 YMX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,579 mi
Last recorded166,579 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 YMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 166,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 162,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 158,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 156,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 148,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 131,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front chassis has surface corrosion front and rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake censor wear cable ajar but secure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

items in luggage area unable to fully examine occasional seats and seatbelts

Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

items in luggage area unable to fully examine occasional seats and seatbelts

Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,347 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,954 miles

Emissions - Low emitter (zero reading)

Rear-most seats stowed away at time of test (seatbelts not checked)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions - Low emitter (zero reading)

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear-most seats stowed away at time of test (seatbelts not checked)

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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MK59 YMX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK59 YMX, 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 MK59 YMX registered?

MK59 YMX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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