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RV61 XGS

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,338 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 110,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Fault inside handbrake drum. Unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,683 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre but no cords or plys exposed.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RV61 XGS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 RV61 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

RV61 XGS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is RV61 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 XGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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