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J31 ESJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,114 mi
Last recorded164,114 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ESJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 164,114 miles

Central propshaft mounting rubber collapsed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,512 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 149,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,452 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 128,450 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,864 miles

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 27 Sep 2019 100,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,643 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .....

front inner brake pads appear low .....

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,196 miles

Emission are too low for the smoke tester to rear.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,029 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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J31 ESJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 J31 ESJ, 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 J31 ESJ registered?

J31 ESJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is J31 ESJ safe to buy?

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