CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD59 VWA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 162,599 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges and deteriorated in treads

general surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2024 135,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,196 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 110,830 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,382 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 91,413 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 91,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,604 miles

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

Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,153 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD59 VWA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD59 VWA, 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

How do I check the history of YD59 VWA?

You can check the full history of YD59 VWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD59 VWA registered?

YD59 VWA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YD59 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 VWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD59 VWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD59 VWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.