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SK61 ZYX

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,362 mi
Last recorded158,362 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 ZYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 158,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 148,760 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 9 May 2024 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,392 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 100,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2017 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,198 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,388 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner metal object in sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,608 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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SK61 ZYX is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK61 ZYX, 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 SK61 ZYX registered?

SK61 ZYX is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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