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GL54 UYK

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,573 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Just acceptable (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 100,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Just acceptable (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just acceptable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 99,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just acceptable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,359 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,221 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,098 miles

Nearside Front wiper beginning to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions to low to read

rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not in use

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 11,799 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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GL54 UYK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 GL54 UYK, 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 GL54 UYK registered?

GL54 UYK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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