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SW61 CFJ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 142,127 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 142,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,246 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 129,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,698 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 123,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,554 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,315 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,308 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped above rear diff (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CFJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

SW61 CFJ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is SW61 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CFJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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