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P8 LBY

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,475 mi
Last recorded123,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 LBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 123,475 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 123,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,880 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,933 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 78,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,318 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,039 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

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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P8 LBY 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 P8 LBY, 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 P8 LBY registered?

P8 LBY is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is P8 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 LBY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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