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T3 NUF

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 NUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,038 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,862 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,920 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,918 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,943 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,614 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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T3 NUF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T3 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T3 NUF?

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What year was T3 NUF registered?

T3 NUF is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is T3 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 NUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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