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RC58 RPC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC58 RPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,681 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both,poor. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Third row, (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both,poor,surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally high level of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 128,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both,poor. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear very poor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Third row, (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both,poor,surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally high level of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,288 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,473 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,527 miles

EMMISSIONS levels high

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EMMISSIONS levels high

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AIR SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT ON on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,727 miles

windscreen chipped os centre

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,255 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,260 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,256 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,807 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

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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RC58 RPC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RC58 RPC, 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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RC58 RPC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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