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PE61 XCZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,125 mi
Last recorded160,125 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 160,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake noisy when rotated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 152,957 miles

Central Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake Cable Hanger Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 147,203 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 140,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (fouling abs sensor wire) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn heavier on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn heavier on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,753 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails outer edge worn ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019 112,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails outer edge worn ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,721 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 XCZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCZ, 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 PE61 XCZ registered?

PE61 XCZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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