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C3 HUD

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 HUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 149,717 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2025 141,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 134,508 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 134,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrule, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 122,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 108,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,813 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)

all brake pipes been greased

Pass 14 Nov 2015 99,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,376 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,376 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

could not check rear seat belts.vehicle fully loaded

Fail 11 Jul 2013

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear seats,rear seatbelts and rear luggage compartment unchecked due to various articles loaded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,958 miles

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

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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C3 HUD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C3 HUD, 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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C3 HUD is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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