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AU61 URV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,471 mi
Last recorded166,471 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 URV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 166,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,909 miles

Both rear tyre treads are wearing unevenly

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 153,476 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads are wearing unevenly

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Has a small hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,334 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 122,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/55r19xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,669 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 106,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 103,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,270 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 43,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU61 URV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU61 URV, 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 AU61 URV registered?

AU61 URV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is AU61 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 URV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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