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SW61 LJF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,027 mi
Last recorded202,027 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 202,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 194,646 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 183,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 170,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,007 miles

rear prop shaft support rubber splitting

Fail 26 Sep 2020 150,003 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear prop shaft support rubber splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,287 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 131,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 114,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,084 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush between hub and arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,278 miles

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 LJF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 SW61 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

SW61 LJF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is SW61 LJF safe to buy?

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