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SBW 3

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 3
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,623 miles

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,431 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 83,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,964 miles

Rear brake at n/s dragging

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,761 miles

Movement and noise from front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,764 miles

Play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,168 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,749 miles

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

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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SBW 3 is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SBW 3, 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 SBW 3 registered?

SBW 3 is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is SBW 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 3 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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