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SV61 YLZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 YLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,419 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main beam rear on chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,417 miles

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

Rear 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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main beam rear on chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,769 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 104,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,932 miles

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

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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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SV61 YLZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV61 YLZ, 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 SV61 YLZ registered?

SV61 YLZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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