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R5 PSN

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,792 mi
Last recorded111,792 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

baffles loose in middle exhaust box

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,742 miles

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

Offside step underside heavily corroded/rotten

baffles loose in centre box

Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,742 miles

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

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

Offside step underside heavily corroded/rotten

baffles loose in centre box

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,698 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rattle (baffles loose in centre box)

Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rattle (baffles loose in centre box)

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,452 miles

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,436 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer rattle

Fail 11 Sep 2018 85,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre silencer rattle

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,228 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,228 miles

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

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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R5 PSN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R5 PSN, 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 R5 PSN registered?

R5 PSN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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