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MX59 YZB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty at all prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside very rusty off side inner sill holed at rear, but not within any prescribed area

Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in chassis at lower control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty at all prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside very rusty off side inner sill holed at rear, but not within any prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,461 miles

near side and off side rear chassis rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear seat belt catch plastic couling missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassie and suspension arms coverd in underseal

vibrations when braking

Fail 29 Nov 2023 97,157 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear seat belt catch plastic couling missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassie and suspension arms coverd in underseal

vibrations when braking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,099 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt catch plastic couling missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on rear chassie

Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt catch plastic couling missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on rear chassie

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,655 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,905 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 YZB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX59 YZB, 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 MX59 YZB registered?

MX59 YZB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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