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J300 BRC

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

262,642 mi
Last recorded262,642 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 262,642 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 262,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 258,448 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 248,740 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged/ missing but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear boot seat belt slow retracting

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 248,671 miles

Brake performance not tested decelerometer required, one tyre below limit and another with a chunk of cords exposed in sidewall (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk missing from sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damaged/ missing but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear boot seat belt slow retracting

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 232,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint creaking but no play detected

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 232,169 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower balljoint creaking but no play detected

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 220,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Oct 2020 220,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 111H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2019 190,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 190,608 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 162,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,238 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 128,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,938 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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J300 BRC is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J300 BRC, 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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J300 BRC is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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