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YH59 MRU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,333 mi
Last recorded167,333 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 MRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 167,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 150,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 143,633 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 135,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,535 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,721 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,313 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly low

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 MRU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YH59 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

YH59 MRU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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