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Y3 LNY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,098 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 129,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over upper arm (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,163 miles

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,274 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both next to airbag (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both next to airbag (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,870 miles

front and rear discs have a slight lip

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,919 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,918 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,620 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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Y3 LNY 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 Y3 LNY, 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 Y3 LNY registered?

Y3 LNY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is Y3 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LNY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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