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SL53 OJS

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2025 75,025 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear leaf spring mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 62,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door mirror mounted repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 48,692 miles

Fuel tank insecure Rear support strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,798 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,034 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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SL53 OJS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,488cc 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 SL53 OJS, 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 SL53 OJS registered?

SL53 OJS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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