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AW04 GDO

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 GDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,514 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,904 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,904 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,348 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,348 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,616 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s above final drive unit in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 71,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s above final drive unit in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,915 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,362 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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AW04 GDO 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 AW04 GDO, 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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AW04 GDO is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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