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P321 SMD

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 SMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 119,848 miles

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Light unit condensated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats in storage position -unable to fully check 3rd row seat belt installation

Rear Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Ladder chassis has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 119,847 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking hydraulic system (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking in 2 places (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Light unit condensated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats in storage position -unable to fully check 3rd row seat belt installation

Rear Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Ladder chassis has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Chip in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view

Third row seats in stowed position, allowing for full inspection of adult belts

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats in stowage position unable to fully check seat belt installation

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,735 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats in stowage position unable to fully check seat belt installation

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,374 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 70,226 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,633 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,501 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,369 miles

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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P321 SMD 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 72.2%.

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 P321 SMD, 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 P321 SMD registered?

P321 SMD is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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