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SW61 CDE

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,302 mi
Last recorded175,302 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 175,302 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake flexis need replaced soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central prop bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 152,349 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 152,349 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 137,573 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 78,071 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,862 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly at lower end

Rear both sides tyres on warning bands in middle of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,017 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats and belts removed false floor fitted for extra load space

Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sections of both front to rear pipes above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats and belts removed false floor fitted for extra load space

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,302 miles

exhaust rubber hanger perishing (front of rear diff.)

nail in O/S/R tyre

wipers starting to leave streak marks

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,227 miles

Rear seats missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 28,226 miles

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

Rear seats missing

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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SW61 CDE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW61 CDE, 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 SW61 CDE registered?

SW61 CDE is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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The MOT history for SW61 CDE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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