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SL61 DYU

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 DYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 96,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 96,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear brake flexis. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface rust on chassis and vehicle components.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,597 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,127 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,085 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge baldly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower light oil misting around steering area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , both edges baldly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge baldly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,109 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,491 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 47,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SL61 DYU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 SL61 DYU, 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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SL61 DYU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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