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YF09 VCJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,352 miles

Chassis Corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 158,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 158,573 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x2 front - rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 149,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres getting low

both front tyres getting low and wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 124,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear tyres getting low

both front tyres getting low and wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,276 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,276 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,202 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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YF09 VCJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF09 VCJ, 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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YF09 VCJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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