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ML61 RTV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 162,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule the near and offside on the top arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 162,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule the near and offside on the top arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts the abs wiring is rubbing in the wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 162,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 152,874 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 152,866 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 151,199 miles

Vehicle rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside bonnet latch not latching

suspension fault at dash

Pass 30 Dec 2021 121,403 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,284 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,882 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both side steps badly corroded and holed

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,529 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,729 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,157 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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ML61 RTV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML61 RTV, 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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ML61 RTV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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