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FG61 WVW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 WVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 118,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 118,640 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,384 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,949 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,949 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Upper coolant hose excessively chaffed by engine cover

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,120 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 70,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,484 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG61 WVW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG61 WVW, 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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FG61 WVW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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