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YR09 HZY

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,135 mi
Last recorded164,135 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 HZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 164,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 154,055 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 154,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 146,448 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,631 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 134,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,290 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,286 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,256 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all mising ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all mising ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front under tray fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 117,041 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front under tray fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly scored (3.5.1i)

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 112,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,593 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight side wall damage on n/s front tyre

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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YR09 HZY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR09 HZY, 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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YR09 HZY is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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