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YR59 GCF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,543 mi
Last recorded180,543 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 GCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 180,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 175,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre misshapen

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked no white light showing

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 167,027 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 167,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 155,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 144,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 134,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,692 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,026 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,530 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 51,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,207 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,206 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR59 GCF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR59 GCF, 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 YR59 GCF registered?

YR59 GCF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is YR59 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 GCF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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