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YD59 GJF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

226,309 mi
Last recorded226,309 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 GJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 226,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front struts corroded underneath airbag, noticeable when suspension extended into jacking mode

Nearside Rear suspension air bag dust cover split and chewed up.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 226,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front struts corroded underneath airbag, noticeable when suspension extended into jacking mode

Nearside Rear suspension air bag dust cover split and chewed up.

Pass 28 Aug 2021 215,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 205,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension strut, lower dust cover twisted

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 191,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 174,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 162,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 146,961 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear brake discs lipped on outer edges

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,456 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,742 miles

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

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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YD59 GJF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YD59 GJF, 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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YD59 GJF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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