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WJ09 YBB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 152,928 miles

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

both front headlights slightly cloudy

Fail 8 Dec 2025 152,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

both front headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,106 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot pin hole

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot pin hole

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 111,659 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 103,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 96,596 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres approaching 2mm wear indicators 235x70x17

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall appearing

offside front outerwall of tyre has cracks appearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,146 miles

n\s\rear tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,146 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

n\s\rear tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,511 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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WJ09 YBB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ09 YBB, 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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WJ09 YBB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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