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R11 GKN

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,739 mi
Last recorded164,739 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 164,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,634 miles

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 16 Mar 2022 117,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 91,043 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R11 GKN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R11 GKN, 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 R11 GKN registered?

R11 GKN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is R11 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 GKN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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