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GJ11 GUW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,028 mi
Last recorded196,028 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 GUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 196,028 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 176,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 189,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 160,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 142,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

nearside and offside running boards framework corroded and holed

Pass 29 Aug 2019 133,670 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 133,663 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,281 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,489 miles

no smoke registered

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,974 miles

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

Offside 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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GJ11 GUW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ11 GUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ11 GUW registered?

GJ11 GUW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 GUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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