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YG59 UTN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,454 mi
Last recorded172,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 172,454 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake mud shields missing

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,597 miles

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Front exhaust down pipe flexy joint deteriorated

both rear brake mud shields missing

Fail 7 Jul 2025 162,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate is of a non reflective type (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Front exhaust down pipe flexy joint deteriorated

both rear brake mud shields missing

fuel tank cradle holed and corroded

spare wheel deflector loose at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2024 161,891 miles

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective flat

both rear brake mud-shields missing

Fail 28 Jun 2024 161,891 miles

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective flat

both rear brake mud-shields missing

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,140 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front tyre low tread

Fail 8 Sep 2022 146,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front tyre low tread

Pass 3 Sep 2021 139,123 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front brake disk backing plate loose, not likely to fall from vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,919 miles

near side rear park brake low effort

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front mud flap damaged but no sharp edge

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 UTN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

YG59 UTN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 UTN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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