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XG51 MCN

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,259 mi
Last recorded140,259 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG51 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 135,329 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 135,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,003 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,170 miles

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in it

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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XG51 MCN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XG51 MCN, 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

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What year was XG51 MCN registered?

XG51 MCN is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is XG51 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for XG51 MCN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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