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HG61 HYZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 HYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,437 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,959 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,969 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn "Tie rod" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Centre tread, separated showing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Centre tread, separated showing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear hand brake hooks worn

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting close to warning wire ,pads appear ok at present

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnected

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,966 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 38,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,048 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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HG61 HYZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 HG61 HYZ, 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 HG61 HYZ registered?

HG61 HYZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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