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T29 HSE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,684 mi
Last recorded166,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 156,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 156,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 148,108 miles

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

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

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 To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 142,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 132,703 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 132,651 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,338 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,201 miles

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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T29 HSE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc 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 T29 HSE, 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 T29 HSE registered?

T29 HSE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is T29 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T29 HSE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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