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YG59 UTA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,457 mi
Last recorded142,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,457 miles

Engine cover present

Fail 6 Jan 2026 142,457 miles

Engine cover present

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 134,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,303 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,553 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,068 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,933 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 UTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

YG59 UTA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YG59 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 UTA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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