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YF59 FDM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,842 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight distortion offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,289 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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YF59 FDM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 YF59 FDM, 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 YF59 FDM?

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What year was YF59 FDM registered?

YF59 FDM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is YF59 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 FDM 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 YF59 FDM have outstanding finance?

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