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ST61 VJZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 VJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,602 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 129,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 76,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,433 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,460 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad low warning on display

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

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

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

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

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 VJZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJZ, 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 ST61 VJZ registered?

ST61 VJZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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