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YT59 PZW

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,622 mi
Last recorded134,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,956 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,872 miles

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

Front windscreen washers poor

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,855 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front windscreen washers poor

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,563 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,145 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 PZW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PZW, 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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YT59 PZW is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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