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NL05 SJL

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 SJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 122,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,052 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged occasional (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged occasional (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,512 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,569 miles

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

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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NL05 SJL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NL05 SJL, 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 NL05 SJL registered?

NL05 SJL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is NL05 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 SJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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