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FM11 BZL

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,416 mi
Last recorded172,416 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 BZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 172,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 172,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 163,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

both rear air suspension shock dust covers split

Pass 21 May 2024 156,159 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Nearside daytime light dim

both rear air suspension shock dust covers split

corrosion on chassis and body

corrosion on inner sills

dampness on nearside front shock

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2024 156,159 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrect (0.1 (d))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached bearing split and excessively worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative air suspension light on and faulty (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Nearside daytime light dim

both rear air suspension shock dust covers split

corrosion on chassis and body

corrosion on inner sills

dampness on nearside front shock

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2023 140,622 miles

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

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))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2023 140,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 124,983 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bellow outer cover split

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

Pass 12 May 2021 112,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,950 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads on minimum limit,replace immediately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,892 miles

Both offside tyres outer sidewalls very scuffed

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

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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FM11 BZL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FM11 BZL, 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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FM11 BZL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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