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BG61 VCJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,966 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,323 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,516 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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BG61 VCJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG61 VCJ, 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 BG61 VCJ registered?

BG61 VCJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is BG61 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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