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R123 SAP

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,519 mi
Last recorded173,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 173,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 173,487 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 160,742 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 147,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 133,004 miles

Offside Front side step corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 115,597 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 115,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 112,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,812 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,315 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing testing of seats & belts

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,314 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear child seats fitted not allowing testing of seats & belts

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,985 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,926 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 36,922 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,557 miles

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

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

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

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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R123 SAP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R123 SAP, 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 R123 SAP registered?

R123 SAP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is R123 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 SAP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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