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N9 FAF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,549 mi
Last recorded143,549 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 FAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 143,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 132,592 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 126,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 124,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,225 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 121,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Discs Pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 116,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to Rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Discs Pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,153 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 114,152 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mane (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mane (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 91,433 miles

brake pipes above axle corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

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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N9 FAF 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N9 FAF, 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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N9 FAF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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