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YG09 ZPE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,004 mi
Last recorded164,004 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ZPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 164,004 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 162,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front bind

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake may need adjustment or repair

has under body corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2024 162,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded running up chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front bind

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake may need adjustment or repair

has under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2023 160,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 160,500 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 149,929 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 139,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,555 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,917 miles

off side rear seat belt has been chewed by a dog!

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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YG09 ZPE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG09 ZPE, 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 YG09 ZPE registered?

YG09 ZPE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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