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AK61 RUJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,743 mi
Last recorded82,743 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 RUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 82,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 76,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside park brake cable slightly worn

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,975 miles

Both (front) rearmost suspension arm bushes have movement but not yet excessive

Both upper (rear) inner arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,899 miles

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,537 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK61 RUJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,580 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 AK61 RUJ, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK61 RUJ registered?

AK61 RUJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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