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YK59 VKR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 132,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,120 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 116,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 99,785 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody, Steering and suspension components rusting

Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake Pads Warning light illuminated

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension fault Light illuminated

Underbody, Steering and suspension components rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated/greased not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hung from mirror ()

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded see it through wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded see it through wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,425 miles

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

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 VKR 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 77.8%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

YK59 VKR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is YK59 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 VKR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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