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OV61 XUL

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 XUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 145,999 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2024 133,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,221 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 102,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,895 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,691 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,415 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 26,989 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 19,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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OV61 XUL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV61 XUL, 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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OV61 XUL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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