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MV61 CUA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 CUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 162,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 162,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 153,982 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Tread low, 2.5 mm, wearing on inner edge, and has cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 127,691 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 115,964 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,036 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat not fitted correctly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,568 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded away, unable to carry out full checks

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake cable bracket worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Both 3rd row seats folded away, unable to carry out full checks

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake cable bracket worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,489 miles

brake pipe from front across to o/s/r corroded

deep cut n/s/f tyre .various cut other tyres

front lower arm (rear) bushes worn...rear arm (front )bushes worn

n/s/ steering rack gaitor damp

screen damaged

spare wheel missing underside

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV61 CUA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MV61 CUA, 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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MV61 CUA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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