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MR61 ARB

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,095 mi
Last recorded172,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR61 ARB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 161,949 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 149,957 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 149,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2022 136,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side step heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 136,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside side step heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side step heavily corroded

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 124,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside side step heavily corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,410 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre worn to cords

Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,578 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,654 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to test

Fail 15 Dec 2018 93,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,385 miles

o/s/r tread depth low

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,099 miles

Engine covers & under tray's fitted obscuring clear view of components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

DPF pipes fouling on propshaft

EML On

Engine covers & under tray's fitted obscuring clear view of components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,412 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion to offside rear brake hose (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,841 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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MR61 ARB is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MR61 ARB, 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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MR61 ARB is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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