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SY61 PXZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,701 mi
Last recorded150,701 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 PXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From 1st flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 148,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From 1st flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not connected

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,632 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre tread 4mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread 4mm

Pass 7 Nov 2018 127,951 miles

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,715 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))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,151 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED OBSCURING ADULT BELTS

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE EXPOSED ENDS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING SLIGHTLY (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES MAY BE WORN

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

SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS OBSCURED BY COVERS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,423 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,744 miles

rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats being fitted

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2014 82,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SY61 PXZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY61 PXZ, 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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SY61 PXZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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