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GJ61 COA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,472 mi
Last recorded156,472 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 COA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 156,472 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 151,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 151,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad below limit and just touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped and worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,192 miles

Front number plate is slightly damaged

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,723 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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GJ61 COA 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 86.7%.

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 GJ61 COA, 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 GJ61 COA registered?

GJ61 COA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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