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HJ61 YLT

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,144 mi
Last recorded162,144 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 162,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R/R, Central rear and N/S/R ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + Slightly insecure. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 24 May 2024 150,629 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 150,603 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 140,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rt row ()

Fail 5 May 2023 140,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rt row ()

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

Pass 7 May 2022 131,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 125,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 118,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears not in use/folded ()

Fail 24 Apr 2020 118,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Central body area (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture central body area (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears not in use/folded ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2016 110,417 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 88,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,779 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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HJ61 YLT is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ61 YLT, 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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HJ61 YLT is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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