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YY59 LAA

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,198 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 144,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 144,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,178 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 127,175 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant level low

requires wheel alignment

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,551 miles

Restricted performance

Transfer box slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 112,551 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Restricted performance

Transfer box slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,114 miles

Both handbrake cables rubbed on mounting brackets

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

Electric Handbrake intermittent fault

Slight oil leak transfer box

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,854 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,112 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the tread

Fail 16 Nov 2012 38,911 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,911 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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YY59 LAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY59 LAA, 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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YY59 LAA is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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