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WJ09 YLG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,553 mi
Last recorded125,553 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 125,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,492 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,415 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2018 76,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,250 miles

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,304 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,373 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

offside rear light damage

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,075 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

offside rear light damage

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,868 miles

brake pad warning light on

offside rear lamp damaged

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

offside rear lamp damaged

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,961 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 YLG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 YLG registered?

WJ09 YLG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is WJ09 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 YLG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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