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YT59 POH

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,843 mi
Last recorded138,843 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 POH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,727 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,854 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,202 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 98,202 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,985 miles

Front Damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed far rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Far Rear. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed far rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,875 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,015 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread possible puncture

Nearside Rear Low pressure

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,945 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 20,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 POH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT59 POH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT59 POH registered?

YT59 POH is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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