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M121 CGS

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 CGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 148,888 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes, tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 145,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ward facing control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked n,s

Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,071 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,589 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 110,589 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,410 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 58,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside side repeator has condensation in it.

nearside wiper torn but still clearing windscreen.

spare wheel loose.

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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M121 CGS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M121 CGS, 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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M121 CGS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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