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BK61 SYW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 SYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 142,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 142,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,343 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides flexi union join block/pipe unions corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 134,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable keep snapped - cable rubbing/fouling against wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber centre bearing/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both rearmost belts not presented for test/unable to inspect/test (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides flexi union join block/pipe unions corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 128,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,311 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,530 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,515 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,150 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,083 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,529 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 33,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BK61 SYW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK61 SYW, 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 BK61 SYW registered?

BK61 SYW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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