2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · M3 RJP
2010 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 190,753 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 RJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 190,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 RJP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Discovery (M3 RJP) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Central bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M3 RJP Mileage History
- 23/03/2023184,831 mi
- 27/03/2023184,859 mi+28 mi
- 29/04/2024185,759 mi+900 mi
- 30/04/2026190,741 mi+4,982 mi
- 01/05/2026190,753 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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