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P55 DGE

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,195 mi
Last recorded43,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 DGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 43,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 42,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 32,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,312 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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P55 DGE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P55 DGE, 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 P55 DGE registered?

P55 DGE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is P55 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 DGE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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