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LC03 STU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,996 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front windscreen has multiple stone chips

Lower underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2025 127,620 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust hanger snapped, not affecting security of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

front windscreen has multiple stone chips

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,292 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see condition of both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,463 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 89,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,180 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC03 STU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LC03 STU, 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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What year was LC03 STU registered?

LC03 STU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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