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L666 TJE

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 TJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,732 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 122,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 119,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,697 miles

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))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,224 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,180 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,014 miles

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

emissions are too clean

Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions are too clean

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,341 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides. ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,914 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,759 miles

Nearside Front brake pads sensor loose.undr tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 88,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake pads sensor loose.undr tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring 2mm inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring 2mm on inner side (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2016 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring 2mm inner side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring 2mm on inner side (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,443 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r tail lights not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,941 miles

slight wear both rear tyres

Fail 29 May 2012 49,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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L666 TJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L666 TJE, 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 L666 TJE registered?

L666 TJE is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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