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XT51 NAG

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

141,251 mi
Last recorded141,251 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT51 NAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 141,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 188,316 miles

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

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

surface rust under the car

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear unit cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 178,536 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,782 miles

OUTER SILLS HAVE AREAS OF CORROSION

Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills have areas of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 160,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 145,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides outer sill corroded

Rear fuel tank metal bracket corroded

Rear surface corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,324 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,511 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on top arm....both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 79,533 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,070 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,753 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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XT51 NAG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 XT51 NAG, 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 XT51 NAG registered?

XT51 NAG is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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The MOT history for XT51 NAG shows 35 tests with a 88.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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