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YK59 VJM

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 VJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 127,789 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 127,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,863 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,859 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,954 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,281 miles

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

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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YK59 VJM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK59 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 VJM registered?

YK59 VJM is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YK59 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 VJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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