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SK59 YCH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,518 mi
Last recorded93,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,518 miles

Both cab steps corroded

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both cab steps corroded

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,761 miles

Chassis repair covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,946 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis repair covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2024 89,924 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 83,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside bonnet catch inop (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres not fitted in accordance with the sidewall instruction

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,605 miles

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))

general signs of surface corrosion on chassic

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,164 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s & o/s tyres perished on side walls

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to & from flexi x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to & from flexi x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s & o/s tyres perished on side walls

Fail 31 May 2017 63,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing both lower arms (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres damaged outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished and cracked but no cords showing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,783 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 YCH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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