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SG11 GVJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 GVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,438 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake backing plates deteriorated

engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 122,168 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 May 2022 122,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 117,942 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,943 miles

Slight corrosion to underside/ rear backing plates.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bush, very slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 114,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Park brake not releasing. (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above air suspension unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above air suspension unit (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above air suspension unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above air suspension unit (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 83,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on there inner edges

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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SG11 GVJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG11 GVJ, 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 SG11 GVJ registered?

SG11 GVJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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