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GU11 HYW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,845 mi
Last recorded137,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 137,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 129,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 129,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,008 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,372 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,185 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,358 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,029 miles

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

Unable to carry out a full seatbelt inspection due to numerous child seats been installed and 3rd row seats been folded flat with luggage.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU11 HYW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 GU11 HYW, 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 GU11 HYW registered?

GU11 HYW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is GU11 HYW safe to buy?

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