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YD09 PMX

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,080 miles

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed.

steering fluid to min

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,749 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper and wheel arch.

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Signs of rubbing on tyre. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,375 miles

Front fog lights dim

Nearside Front headlight washer missing

Offside Rear handbrake cable signs of rubbing on tyre/wheel,o/s/r handbrake cable guide broken

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements taped on tape encroaching border (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Front fog lights dim

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad

Nearside Front headlight washer missing

Offside Front windscreen washer partially blocked and aim poor,just passable

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just passable (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake cable signs of rubbing on tyre/wheel,o/s/r handbrake cable guide broken

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 100,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre big thorn in outer sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 96,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,902 miles

Nearside Rear light lense broken advise replacing

rear light units are different styles to one another

Fail 12 Jan 2021 91,899 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lense broken advise replacing

park brake only just passable

rear light units are different styles to one another

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,027 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2020 87,022 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,971 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 PMX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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