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KA55 DXN

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,553 mi
Last recorded129,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 DXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

tank guard rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2026 129,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

tank guard rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tank cover rusty poor

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 on the vehicle slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across upper wishbone, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,114 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

fuel tank guard rusty,

Fail 16 Jan 2023 119,077 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop shaft, centre bearing rubber worn and split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

fuel tank guard rusty,

Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 117,075 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,728 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,508 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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KA55 DXN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 KA55 DXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KA55 DXN?

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What year was KA55 DXN registered?

KA55 DXN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is KA55 DXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA55 DXN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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