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PY61 DZE

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,560 miles

General corrosion on chassis and suspension

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,427 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **** INNER, REAR BUSH EXESS MOVEMENT **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **** INNER, REAR BUSH EXESS MOVEMENT **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ***( AND BANJO METAL PIPE ) *** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** BANJO PIPE CORRODED *** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (*** ON THE TOP SUSPENSION ARM ***) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **** INNER BUSH, EXESS MOVEMENT **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower EXHAUST DPF FRONT CLAMP BOLT/NUT CORRODING AWAY

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (JUNCTION, UNDER TOP ARM ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( JUNCTION, UNDER TOP ARM ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** TO FLEXY HOSE **** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive **** REAR OF ENGINE, ( LEAKING / ON TO TURBO?) ****. (**** ALSO, SMOKE FROM THIS AREA WHILST ENGINE RUNNING ****) . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,296 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 95,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,446 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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PY61 DZE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 PY61 DZE, 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 PY61 DZE registered?

PY61 DZE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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