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Y26 GSM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,720 mi
Last recorded191,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 GSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 191,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 178,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 166,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,674 miles

HIGH LEVEL REAR BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 18 Aug 2020 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING

HIGH LEVEL REAR BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMITS, N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS 255/55 19

REAR INNER PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 105,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y26 GSM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y26 GSM, 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 Y26 GSM registered?

Y26 GSM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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