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FV61 FTO

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 118,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 110,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,260 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 80,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,769 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,927 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)

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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FV61 FTO is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 FV61 FTO, 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 FV61 FTO registered?

FV61 FTO is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FV61 FTO safe to buy?

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