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SK59 YBN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,068 mi
Last recorded129,068 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 129,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure backing plate (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,731 miles

Both rear reflectors damaged

Fail 31 May 2019 120,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear reflectors damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 112,056 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 112,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along the rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along the rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers front door lower outer door trim insecure

nearside rear, front arm upper and lower bushes have slight play

offside rear, front arm upper and lower bushes have slight play

vibration on road test from front and rear

Fail 8 May 2017 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along the rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along the rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers front door lower outer door trim insecure

nearside rear, front arm upper and lower bushes have slight play

offside rear, front arm upper and lower bushes have slight play

vibration on road test from front and rear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,221 miles

advise replacing n/s rear tyre (slight bulge )

advise replacing rear brake pads

signs of wear starting n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (rear of arms)

slight damage o/s/r reflector

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

advise replacing n/s rear tyre (slight bulge )

advise replacing rear brake pads

signs of wear starting n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (rear of arms)

slight damage o/s/r reflector

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,865 miles

near side rear upper suspension arm, rear most bush worn and play detected at wheel

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear upper suspension arm, rear most bush worn and play detected at wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,446 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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SK59 YBN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK59 YBN, 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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SK59 YBN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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