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VK11 HGL

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 HGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 131,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,114 miles

o/s/r tyre is getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,602 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,086 miles

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

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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VK11 HGL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK11 HGL, 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 VK11 HGL registered?

VK11 HGL is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VK11 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 HGL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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