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GJ61 GJE

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,530 mi
Last recorded164,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 GJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 164,530 miles

Body, chassis and all suspension component's have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2025 160,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 158,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 154,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,199 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Fail 20 Sep 2021 146,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle brake pipe to osr caliper/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle brake pipe to osr caliper/flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,110 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,580 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut to the cords but not in excess of the requirements

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,192 miles

Brake fluid residue on offside front chassis,unable to see a leak area covered by under tray

Engine Management Light is on

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,192 miles

Brake fluid residue on offside front chassis,unable to see a leak area covered by under tray

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GJE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ61 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

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

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