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M4 EXJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 EXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 131,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 131,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,214 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch will not fully secure closed (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch will not fully secure closed (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,420 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre near wear indicators

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 69,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,048 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has large long cut in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position also safty catch siezed not holding (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has large long cut in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,557 miles

engine covers/sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,236 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,148 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 39,148 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,693 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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M4 EXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 M4 EXJ, 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 M4 EXJ registered?

M4 EXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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