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BU11 DDB

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,037 mi
Last recorded71,037 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 DDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 90,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,358 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 76,729 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 76,728 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect color (white light emitted) (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 65,387 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,700 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 53,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 44,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 41,105 miles

Offside mirror side repeater is damaged.

Fail 24 May 2021 41,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside mirror side repeater is damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 29,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,460 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 20,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BU11 DDB is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 BU11 DDB, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU11 DDB is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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