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PDY 42

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 42
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,701 miles

no dip stick to check oil temp and car to clean for smoke test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,120 miles

no dipstick tube to be able to take oil temp

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,281 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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PDY 42 is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PDY 42, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDY 42?

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What year was PDY 42 registered?

PDY 42 is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is PDY 42 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDY 42 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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