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YD09 ABN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,896 mi
Last recorded125,896 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 ABN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,896 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,208 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,451 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,946 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 29 May 2019 83,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL, Rears significantly down,24psi. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 81,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light flickering 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Discs worn

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 23 May 2018 81,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light flickering 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Discs worn

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Discs worn

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Offside steering arm slight play in joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,478 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Offside steering arm slight play in joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,810 miles

2 rear seats folded ,not accessible dog cage fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,810 miles

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

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

2 rear seats folded ,not accessible dog cage fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,807 miles

Coolant leak

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

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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YD09 ABN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD09 ABN, 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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YD09 ABN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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