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W5 MCO

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,680 mi
Last recorded167,680 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 MCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2025 167,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 155,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 122,079 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 103,016 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,679 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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W5 MCO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W5 MCO, 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 W5 MCO registered?

W5 MCO is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is W5 MCO safe to buy?

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