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YD09 XWB

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,060 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,247 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,083 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 39,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,412 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.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 XWB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD09 XWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD09 XWB registered?

YD09 XWB is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is YD09 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 XWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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