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YT59 JVK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,587 mi
Last recorded154,587 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 JVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 154,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 153,322 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Req A.S.A.P (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,259 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 149,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 140,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 140,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 133,470 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 114,968 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 107,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 101,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 101,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 92,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,821 miles

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,098 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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YT59 JVK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 JVK, 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 YT59 JVK registered?

YT59 JVK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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