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MR56 LAR

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 LAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 82,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both rear tyres minor wear on outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2025 82,017 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres minor wear on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,589 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,588 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 63,937 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,416 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,065 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 45,065 miles

Rear registration plate dirty clean (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,049 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,093 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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MR56 LAR is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MR56 LAR, 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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MR56 LAR is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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