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AY66 EEM

2016 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Discovery61,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 EEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,653 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,959 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,713 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 36,116 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 36,116 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,254 miles

Central Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 30,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Central Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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AY66 EEM is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY66 EEM, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY66 EEM registered?

AY66 EEM is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is AY66 EEM safe to buy?

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