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YT09 NXV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 NXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,418 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 132,735 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 128,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,828 miles

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

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

chasis has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,470 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 110,422 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,082 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 102,082 miles

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

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

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 17 Oct 2017 94,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,693 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,072 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 53,921 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,087 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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YT09 NXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT09 NXV, 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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YT09 NXV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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