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SX11 LXG

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX11 LXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 165,565 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

suspension pump noisy

various areas of corrosion on chassis and rear suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2026 165,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

suspension pump noisy

various areas of corrosion on chassis and rear suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 137,778 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body underside & both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 137,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body underside & both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter torn

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 129,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter torn

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 121,891 miles

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

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

Play in prop shaft centre bush

Fail 8 Apr 2022 121,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bush

Pass 20 Apr 2021 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 20 Apr 2021 116,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,834 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 102,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 88,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,035 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SX11 LXG is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SX11 LXG, 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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SX11 LXG is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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