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YG59 HVS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,985 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 113,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 104,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 102,273 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 99,553 miles

Front both tyres wearing abnormal close to balding on edges advise change and wheel alignment asap

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change close to safe limit (3.5.1g)

Rear cabin seats folded and cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 92,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 79,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,831 miles

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

screen chip outside swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,672 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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YG59 HVS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG59 HVS, 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 YG59 HVS registered?

YG59 HVS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YG59 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 HVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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