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YD09 PKV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,947 mi
Last recorded144,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 144,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps have water ingress and corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Adjacent to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 144,941 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps have water ingress and corrosion

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Adjacent to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 132,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps have water ingress and corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Adjacent to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 132,059 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))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps have water ingress and corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Adjacent to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 123,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps - water and corrosion inside lamp units

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both fog lamps - water and corrosion inside lamp units

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 116,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 110,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 107,134 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 93,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear belts not checked loaded with bikes

Fail 29 May 2020 93,116 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear belts not checked loaded with bikes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,542 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre appears under inflated and worn on both edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to excess on inner edge but not yet exposing ply or cords.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,541 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre appears under inflated and worn on both edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to excess on inner edge but not yet exposing ply or cords.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,854 miles

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

Engine and underside covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

Propshaft centre bearing rubber split resulting in movement.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement noticed in offside directional headlamp but not affecting beam or aim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement noticed in offside directional headlamp but not affecting beam or aim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,683 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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YD09 PKV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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