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WJ09 YLU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,501 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,215 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,300 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,746 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,827 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,171 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,887 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 YLU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WJ09 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

Is WJ09 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 YLU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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