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YG59 TVJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,095 mi
Last recorded137,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,095 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 137,056 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator/hazards (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,534 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,989 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,292 miles

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

osr tyre wearing excessively on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,394 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 TVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

YG59 TVJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 TVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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