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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LX59 YBJMOT history

LX59 YBJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

LX59 YBJ black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
187,790 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YBJ was last recorded at 187,790 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 16,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,737 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
16,053 miles
Average per year
12,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,790 miles
  • 2024 – 171,737 miles
  • 2023 – 160,239 miles
  • 2022 – 154,346 miles
  • 2021 – 148,813 miles
  • 2020 – 133,572 miles
  • 2019 – 105,815 miles
  • 2018 – 72,508 miles
  • 2017 – 70,518 miles
  • 2016 – 65,368 miles
  • 2015 – 49,632 miles
  • 2014 – 39,456 miles
  • 2012 – 24,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,790 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,790 miles (+16,053)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,790 miles
    Test number
    859979927676
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,737 miles (+11,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,737 miles
    Test number
    493248889063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass160,239 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,239 miles
    Test number
    578109126346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,234 miles (+5,888)4 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,234 miles
    Test number
    999105826197
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable bracket nearly worn through ( replace ASAP )

  5. Pass154,346 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,346 miles
    Test number
    230656638326
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,344 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,344 miles
    Test number
    272526974747
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,813 miles
    Test number
    758400061896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail148,813 miles (+15,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,813 miles
    Test number
    195076038625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,572 miles (+27,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    100539295068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,815 miles (+33,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    432813482465
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,508 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    988433717985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    896166249834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail70,518 miles (+5,150)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    846091217327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted a LLB501 Capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass65,368 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    108191457745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    312241912885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,360 miles (+9,728)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    429730560707
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass49,632 miles (+10,176)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,632 miles
    Test number
    305205555071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,456 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,456 miles
    Test number
    539329254028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,455 miles (+15,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    256258454054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail24,431 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    798261252286
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    907251852294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX59 YBJ

Does LX59 YBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 YBJ expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YBJ?
The MOT on LX59 YBJ expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 YBJ done?
LX59 YBJ was recorded at 187,790 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 12,711 miles a year.
Has LX59 YBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YBJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX59 YBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 YBJ find?
LX59 YBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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