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YD59 GJJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 4394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 GJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,272 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front slightly binding brake

rear seat belts below floor not accessible

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,178 miles

All rear brake ferrules corroded, not excessive enough to fail

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes not covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,251 miles

One fuel tank mounting bolt missing

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Outter rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,272 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet conditions

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,700 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 34,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GJJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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