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NC58 NFU

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,888 mi
Last recorded171,888 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 NFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 171,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside CILL CORRODED CLOSE TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINT

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear O\S REAR CILL HOLED AND BADLY CORRODED CLOSE TO SEAT BELT MOUNTING

Fail 27 Jul 2026 170,619 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S outer sill rear section corroded, very close to seat belt prescribed area !!

Pass 5 Aug 2025 164,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 156,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 156,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 149,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 139,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,442 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,442 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 131,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 131,086 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,592 miles

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

both sides inner sills corrosion at rear

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake mud shield corroded and partly missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

inner sills and rear wheel arches corroded

rear propshaft center bearing rubber split

spare tyre flat

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot becoming perished

Nearside Rear brake back plate becoming deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,860 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,725 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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NC58 NFU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NC58 NFU, 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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NC58 NFU is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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