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YP59 CJU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,565 mi
Last recorded129,565 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 CJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 129,565 miles

Steering system slightly rough tight in places (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough tight in places (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,652 miles

rear upper suspension arms front bushes worn

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,698 miles

play in n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,698 miles

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

play in n/s & o/s front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,698 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 99,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slight judder

front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 90,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,754 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YP59 CJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YP59 CJU, 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 YP59 CJU registered?

YP59 CJU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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