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MS08 BAA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,904 mi
Last recorded172,904 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 BAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 172,904 miles

covered in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 162,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 162,386 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2024 156,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 156,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 150,510 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 150,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 142,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 127,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 44,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming from front running across to nearside rear corroded, most of pipe out of view. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming from front running across to offside rear corroded most of pipe out of view. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,233 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,838 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,856 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MS08 BAA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MS08 BAA, 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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MS08 BAA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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