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VK11 HGN

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,625 mi
Last recorded183,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 183,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 158,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 158,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 149,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 117,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,012 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Pass 5 May 2017 94,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 82,385 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2015 68,423 miles

Both front tyres stepped on edges

Damage to N/S/R light lense

Emmisions too clean to emit a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre tread bold on inner (not at full tread depth)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 68,423 miles

Both front tyres stepped on edges

Damage to N/S/R light lense

Emmisions too clean to emit a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R tyre tread bold on inner (not at full tread depth)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 51,961 miles

emissions too low to measure

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 12 May 2014 51,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions too low to measure

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

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 HGN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK11 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

VK11 HGN is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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