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YK09 LJY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,587 mi
Last recorded185,587 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 LJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 185,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 183,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 179,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 165,793 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2020 157,505 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 157,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 6th seat plastic casing missing from buckle but its working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 141,608 miles

Emissions not tested due to split turbo hose and emitting visible smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 6th seat plastic casing missing from buckle but its working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions only just met

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,958 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions only just met

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Washer jet only 50% working

Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Washer jet only 50% working

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,611 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YK09 LJY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK09 LJY, 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 YK09 LJY registered?

YK09 LJY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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