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YH59 HWT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,217 mi
Last recorded214,217 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 214,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 199,260 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 LED OUT ALL OTHERS OK (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 184,118 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 174,935 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,421 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 162,279 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2018 150,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 150,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 147,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 147,704 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,365 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,365 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 121,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 110,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 110,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 95,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,706 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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YH59 HWT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH59 HWT, 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 YH59 HWT registered?

YH59 HWT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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