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Y555 ELM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,390 mi
Last recorded254,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 ELM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 254,390 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 243,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 242,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 230,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 227,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 222,793 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 May 2019 220,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 218,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 215,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 203,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 183,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 145,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,094 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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Y555 ELM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y555 ELM, 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 Y555 ELM registered?

Y555 ELM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is Y555 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 ELM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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