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SM61 FWV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,786 mi
Last recorded150,786 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 150,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 137,408 miles

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded/rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,718 miles

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

underbody corrorded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,148 miles

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

Offside side step corroded

under chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 118,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside side step corroded

under chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,010 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive next to steering gaiter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 102,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,358 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,853 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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SM61 FWV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM61 FWV, 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 SM61 FWV registered?

SM61 FWV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SM61 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 FWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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