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YH59 UPO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,301 mi
Last recorded193,301 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 193,301 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 181,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 170,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,164 miles

Diesel tank mounting rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2020 163,164 miles

Diesel tank mounting rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,227 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 150,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,748 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 131,675 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion starting at mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion starting at mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 107,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion starting at mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion starting at mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,840 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes slight play n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,279 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 UPO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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