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MV61 XFG

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 127,442 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 127,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2021 92,374 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 92,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 84,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge and has a small cut in the tread.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge and has a small cut in the tread.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XFG is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFG, 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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What year was MV61 XFG registered?

MV61 XFG is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MV61 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 XFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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