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YK59 VNS

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 VNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 125,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 117,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion forming on chassis rail's and suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,012 miles

Under Body Surface Corrosion All Over

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear part of the Chassis slightly corroded ( load bearing area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear part of Chassis slightly corroded (load bearing area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,085 miles

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

emissions tested no recording received

side steps corroded both sides

slight exhaust rattle

Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,085 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions tested no recording received

side steps corroded both sides

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine undertray fitted

sticker on window but not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Jan 2018 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine undertray fitted

sticker on window but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,385 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Rear tyre is almost showing cord on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,385 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs are very thin (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Rear tyre is almost showing cord on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,503 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush knocking

Offside Front lower arm rear bush knocking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 31,862 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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YK59 VNS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK59 VNS, 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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YK59 VNS is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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