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MX59 YFA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,390 mi
Last recorded158,390 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 158,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 147,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 120,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,806 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 105,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,427 miles

Nail in off side front tyre

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,427 miles

Nail in off side front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,507 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,472 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,618 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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MX59 YFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX59 YFA, 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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MX59 YFA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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