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PJ59 LYW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,486 mi
Last recorded150,486 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 150,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 148,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 143,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

both inner sills corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 31 Jul 2024 143,861 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

both inner sills corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,617 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 87,935 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Oil Temperature Unable To Be Taken

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,440 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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PJ59 LYW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ59 LYW, 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 PJ59 LYW registered?

PJ59 LYW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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