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CV11 BUW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,390 mi
Last recorded145,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 145,390 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 138,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes have corrosion around retaining clips above rear axle going to offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 126,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe between both flexi sections (single piece pipe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe between both flexi sections (single piece pipe) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear pad waring wire not in pad

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to metal pipes under rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r pad sensor wire not connected

Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,929 miles

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

all four tyres on approx 3mm off tread

offside rear brake pad wear wire sensor not attached to pad

Fail 30 Nov 2019 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all four tyres on approx 3mm off tread

offside rear brake pad wear wire sensor not attached to pad

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,024 miles

front (inner ) brakepads on legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,636 miles

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

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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CV11 BUW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 CV11 BUW, 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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CV11 BUW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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