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YG09 ZPZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,573 mi
Last recorded181,573 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ZPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 181,573 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 176,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 175,361 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 167,415 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,751 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 154,751 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,917 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,084 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,733 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 117,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 114,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,328 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,288 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,892 miles

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

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 ZPZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG09 ZPZ, 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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YG09 ZPZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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