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5566 DT

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,871 mi
Last recorded88,871 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5566 DT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,871 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,780 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,956 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,270 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 48,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,475 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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5566 DT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 5566 DT, 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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5566 DT is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is 5566 DT safe to buy?

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