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FL61 FDF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 FDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 104,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 98,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rearmost (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rearmost (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 97,793 miles

slight judder at brake pedal

Fail 29 Aug 2023 97,793 miles

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

slight judder at brake pedal

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,587 miles

slight brake judder felt at brake pedal

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,587 miles

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

slight brake judder felt at brake pedal

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,129 miles

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

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

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,222 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 77,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,416 miles

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Rear brake discs overheated and pads appear low.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,358 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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FL61 FDF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL61 FDF, 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 FL61 FDF registered?

FL61 FDF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is FL61 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 FDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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