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PE61 VAK

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 VAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,029 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 142,628 miles

Offside osf steering arm has slight play inner ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2025 142,616 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn MIDDLE BEARING SPLIT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 133,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,840 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 112,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2021 99,180 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very close to legal limit and brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,477 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 37,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 21,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 13,680 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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PE61 VAK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE61 VAK, 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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PE61 VAK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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