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LX11 VVA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 VVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,181 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind rear wheel and corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind rear wheel and corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/r brake binding and brakes appear to have been hot

Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,160 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both lamps have parts not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,458 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle tested as presented rear row seats folded down

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads appear approx 70% worn

side steps corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 110,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,047 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,758 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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LX11 VVA 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 87.5%.

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 LX11 VVA, 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 LX11 VVA registered?

LX11 VVA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is LX11 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX11 VVA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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