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YP59 SSV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,609 mi
Last recorded163,609 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 SSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,609 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 163,492 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop front bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slightly diminished output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 154,826 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 154,826 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer jet missing, offside jet aimed sufficiently at windscreen.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 145,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer jet missing, offside jet aimed sufficiently at windscreen.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 140,047 miles

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Broken mirror housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded On upper suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On top suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,280 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror backing missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper and lower arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,274 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Rearmost seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror backing missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper and lower arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 117,245 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,524 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 104,524 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,102 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,912 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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YP59 SSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

YP59 SSV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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