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RK09 YVJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,848 miles

front wish bone bushes are soft

oil leak

slight play in osr bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,999 miles

underside is covered in concrete !!

Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,184 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,765 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear in lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Offside Front slight wear in lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,765 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear in lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front slight wear in lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,356 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK09 YVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK09 YVJ, 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 RK09 YVJ registered?

RK09 YVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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