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VK11 SDU

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,672 mi
Last recorded183,672 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 SDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 183,672 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 183,672 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 166,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes at rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 150,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 136,538 miles

slight blockage at n/s washer jet

Fail 18 Apr 2023 136,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight blockage at n/s washer jet

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,588 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushed (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, wearing slightly on inner edges 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headmap trim is loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushed (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, wearing slightly on inner edges 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headmap trim is loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire disconected

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,525 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK11 SDU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

VK11 SDU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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