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RE61 YFJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,957 mi
Last recorded186,957 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 YFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 186,957 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2026 186,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 174,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test extra sat nav mounted in swept area offside lower corner of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 144,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe close to hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test extra sat nav mounted in swept area offside lower corner of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,118 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,062 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush deteroirating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush deteroirating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush deteroirating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush deteroirating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE61 YFJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE61 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE61 YFJ registered?

RE61 YFJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is RE61 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 YFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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