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SP61 NEF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 NEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 123,634 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55 19 bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,955 miles

Front both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

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

Rear all rear chassis starting to corode

Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,863 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to the leaking caliper and missing nearside brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,487 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,184 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,555 miles

Unable to check rear most seats due to items in boot.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Unable to check rear most seats due to items in boot.

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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SP61 NEF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP61 NEF, 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 SP61 NEF registered?

SP61 NEF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is SP61 NEF safe to buy?

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