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MT61 HSV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 HSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 126,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear - both brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 123,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,120 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing false floor fitted for storage space ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear false floor fitted for more load space

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear above axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear above axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,386 miles

all rear seats and belts removed false floor fitted for extra load space

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,491 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats and belts removed and false floor fitted for extra load space

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min mark (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats and belts removed and false floor fitted for extra load space

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats false floor fitted for extra load space ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,388 miles

Rear false floor fitted to give more loading space all rear seats removed

Fail 12 Nov 2015 32,388 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking at banjo bolt fixing at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear false floor fitted to give more loading space all rear seats removed

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,647 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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MT61 HSV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT61 HSV, 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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MT61 HSV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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