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LK61 VBT

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 VBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 127,109 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear hubs, lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

brake squeaking

Fail 22 Sep 2026 127,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear hubs, lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

brake squeaking

Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,343 miles

Corrosion present rear underside.

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,231 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,939 miles

Chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,640 miles

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,168 miles

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

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

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Various brake pipes corrded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,942 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear seats folded down

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear seats folded down

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,429 miles

Illegally spaced rear no. plate found in luggage area

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of respective seatbelts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LK61 VBT is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK61 VBT, 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 LK61 VBT registered?

LK61 VBT is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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