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SO11 XBE

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,759 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 146,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 140,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 140,449 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering stiff when operated also steering clunking noise when turned

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 133,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,926 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc rotation incorrect

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc rotation incorrect

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

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

Under Tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

heavily oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,580 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

sign of oil leak on under tray

Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,913 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

sign of oil leak on under tray

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,573 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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SO11 XBE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO11 XBE, 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 SO11 XBE registered?

SO11 XBE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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