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SW61 CDY

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,040 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,176 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,859 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,273 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,403 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brakes metal to metal (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,186 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,703 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allow full belt inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CDY is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

SW61 CDY is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is SW61 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CDY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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