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PJ61 YDW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,033 mi
Last recorded146,033 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 146,033 miles

rear shockers corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement staple x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backplates deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2026 145,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement staple x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear backplates deteriorated

rear shockers corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,370 miles

FUEL TANK COVER CORRODED

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WOTKING

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD AND CUT IN SIDEWALL AND WORN ON EDGE REPLACE ASAP 255/55/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2MM LEFT ON TREAD 255/55/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 2 Jul 2025 129,111 miles

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

FUEL TANK COVER CORRODED

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WOTKING

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM LEFT ON TREAD AND CUT IN SIDEWALL AND WORN ON EDGE REPLACE ASAP 255/55/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2MM LEFT ON TREAD 255/55/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 113,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 106,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,849 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,280 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,645 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,759 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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PJ61 YDW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ61 YDW, 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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PJ61 YDW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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