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YD09 ADO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,134 mi
Last recorded143,134 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 ADO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,134 miles

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody under seal front to rear

Fail 4 Nov 2025 143,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake test could not be carried out due to all rear brakes not working and no brake fluid visible in reservoir (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 138,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 138,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,524 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 132,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 104,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,626 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,288 miles

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

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 ADO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ADO, 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 YD09 ADO registered?

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

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