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SK59 YCX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

front and rear Suspension component mounting area corroded

fuel tank metal shroud corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 133,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 133,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,079 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clipping point (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at clipping point (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,423 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,423 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,200 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,264 miles

rear seats stowed away at time of test

wipers poor just clearing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,883 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 YCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCX, 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 SK59 YCX registered?

SK59 YCX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is SK59 YCX safe to buy?

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