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J8 HXB

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,552 mi
Last recorded185,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 185,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 171,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 161,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod outer joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake dust shield corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 149,714 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure prop rubber housing deteriorated and excessive movement (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake dust shield corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 137,795 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft flexible bearing housing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 137,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper flexi hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft flexible bearing housing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 126,120 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop centre bearing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,167 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wire broken

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rear inner suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rear inner suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,131 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 101,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,457 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,094 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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J8 HXB is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J8 HXB, 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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J8 HXB is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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