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AV61 JEF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 JEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 172,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2024 164,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 164,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 153,679 miles

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

Rear corrosion to rear brake back plates n/sand o/s

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged In the boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 140,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged In the boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear, mainly at front over dpf. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

corrosion to side steps n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,845 miles

Offside Rear corrosion starting to o/s/r brake back plate

Fail 25 Nov 2019 106,845 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion starting to o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,189 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear second row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

dog gard fitted not allowing full inspection of 3rd row seat belts

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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AV61 JEF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 JEF, 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 AV61 JEF registered?

AV61 JEF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is AV61 JEF safe to buy?

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