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YK09 LXZ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,133 mi
Last recorded143,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 LXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 143,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms waxoiled

chassis and underbody heavily waxoiled

Pass 19 Sep 2024 138,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 143,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,952 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to chassis members and rear suspension arm assembly

Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,094 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2019 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,323 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,739 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,736 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,040 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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YK09 LXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

YK09 LXZ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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