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RV61 DFU

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 DFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 103,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 73,750 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,245 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip (3.5.1i)

Play in front lower arm rear bushes, may need attention soon

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,003 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,381 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,486 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

spare tyre on 2mm

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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RV61 DFU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV61 DFU, 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 RV61 DFU registered?

RV61 DFU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is RV61 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 DFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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