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S23 SES

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,760 mi
Last recorded144,760 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 144,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/s flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 7 May 2025 135,589 miles

N/s inner cv boot damaged / seeping grease

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

Pass 14 May 2024 125,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 115,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 107,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,597 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above rear suspension (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,044 miles

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

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

offside entry step corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 27 Dec 2014 40,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,122 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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S23 SES is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S23 SES, 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 S23 SES registered?

S23 SES is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is S23 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 SES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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