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SW60 BXJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 BXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 129,861 miles

7 seat vehicle presented in 5 seat format

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet on the off side of the engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear air suspension unit casing corroded

Rear Chassis corrosion but not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2025 117,459 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 117,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,193 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc backplate corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 77,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both wipers starting to leave streak marks

Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slice In Sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,577 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3.5MM

Fail 14 Aug 2015 26,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3.5MM

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SITTING TOO LOW ON PARK[AT SKUTTLE PANEL]

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 16,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

very slight play in n/s/f steering trackrod

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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SW60 BXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SW60 BXJ, 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 SW60 BXJ registered?

SW60 BXJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is SW60 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW60 BXJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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