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N666 SYK

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,241 mi
Last recorded218,241 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 SYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 218,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind the wheel marked in green chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom side of the chassis marked in green chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom side of the chassis marked in green chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 208,301 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 208,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 200,486 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides at limit acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule underside of upper wishbone at limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 200,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides at limit acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule underside of upper wishbone at limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 194,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 179,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 179,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 165,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 146,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 141,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,836 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,684 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 62,683 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,741 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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N666 SYK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N666 SYK, 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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N666 SYK is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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