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ST61 HFA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing 3rd row ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing 3rd row ()

Fail 10 Jun 2025 151,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,970 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 150,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 139,954 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 139,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Worn on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 111,014 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,129 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,897 miles

Drivers windscreen washer jet partially choked.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Flexi hose burst. (3.7.A.1)

Drivers windscreen washer jet partially choked.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,426 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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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ST61 HFA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST61 HFA, 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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ST61 HFA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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