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S500 SER

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 107,706 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 107,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 101,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,668 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

limited inspection of rear seat belts ( seat coverings ,items on seat)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,468 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,788 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2020 68,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,860 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,110 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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S500 SER is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S500 SER, 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 S500 SER registered?

S500 SER is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is S500 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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