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SY61 XXP

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,102 mi
Last recorded144,102 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,102 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust at flexi corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undercarriage corroded

chassis rails corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 134,931 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Rear tyres worn

Undercarriage corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,427 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Various suspension components corroded

chassis rails corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 128,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No Emissions Plate

Offside Front Brake Binding (BORDERLINE)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Carriage Corroded Through Out

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,349 miles

All brake flexis greased

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

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

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

Offside Front exhaust flexi corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All brake flexis greased

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front exhaust flexi corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,516 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (Also heavily greased) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various brake pipe end heavily greased

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,158 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,365 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint engine bay (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,333 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 XXP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 SY61 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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