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R8 GLD

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,089 mi
Last recorded77,089 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 77,089 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 77,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (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 5 Feb 2025 66,549 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 44,957 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,076 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,325 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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R8 GLD is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R8 GLD, 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 R8 GLD registered?

R8 GLD is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2011.

Is R8 GLD safe to buy?

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