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AY61 EXJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,549 mi
Last recorded156,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 EXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 156,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 149,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 141,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,650 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 111,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,448 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,448 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,824 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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AY61 EXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY61 EXJ, 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 AY61 EXJ registered?

AY61 EXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is AY61 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 EXJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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