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VU09 YKM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,826 mi
Last recorded171,826 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 171,826 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 171,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed adhesive tape fitted, unable to fully inspect. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 153,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,542 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,801 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,393 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,498 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,645 miles

all four tyres worn

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres worn

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,863 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,548 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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VU09 YKM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU09 YKM, 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 VU09 YKM registered?

VU09 YKM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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