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L3 BAU

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 104,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,301 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear cabin seat folded and loaded not allowing full inspection of 1 adult belt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front oil leak around steering rack boot area

Nearside Rear nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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L3 BAU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L3 BAU, 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 L3 BAU registered?

L3 BAU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 2011.

Is L3 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 BAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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