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AU11 VFZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,104 mi
Last recorded178,104 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 178,104 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 170,441 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 2 May 2024 170,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 May 2023 159,373 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 9 May 2023 159,373 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 149,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 12 May 2021 140,667 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front side step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2021 140,667 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front side step corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

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

tow bar plug not checked as covered with screwed on panel

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded & weak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 125,382 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded & weak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Fail 9 Feb 2018 112,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,629 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 98,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,645 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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AU11 VFZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AU11 VFZ, 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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AU11 VFZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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