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S66 AAR

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,793 mi
Last recorded164,793 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 AAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 164,793 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,502 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 154,502 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 140,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s track control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 140,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s track control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 127,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 127,969 miles

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

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

O/S Washer Jet Blocking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 121,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 121,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Nail / Bolt in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot start to split on small end

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2020 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,581 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 94,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 May 2017 86,341 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 75,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,553 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,980 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 42,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,792 miles

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)

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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S66 AAR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S66 AAR, 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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S66 AAR is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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