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YD09 YZN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,471 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 111,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,452 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,597 miles

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 77,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,818 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,048 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 YZN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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