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YD59 YEG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 YEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight rust under the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,595 miles

child seats fitted

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,282 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,281 miles

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,755 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers split on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 52,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 47,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,662 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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YD59 YEG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YEG, 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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What year was YD59 YEG registered?

YD59 YEG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YD59 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 YEG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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