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T26 RSC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,963 mi
Last recorded130,963 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 RSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,500 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,345 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 106,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 103,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,413 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front into o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear centre seat belt clasp outer plastic cover missing

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,852 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,884 miles

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

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

front blades smearing abit

o/s/r seat belt in boot area retracts most of the way back

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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T26 RSC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T26 RSC, 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 T26 RSC registered?

T26 RSC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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