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L31 RDP

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 RDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 150,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced but road still visible

Pass 20 May 2025 147,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper negative terminal on battery loose, cannot be tightened

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 147,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn mid rubber stabilizer ineffective (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure mudflap insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper negative terminal on battery loose, cannot be tightened

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,602 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L31 RDP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L31 RDP, 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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L31 RDP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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