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VK11 SKD

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,851 miles

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

Offside side step corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,650 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,251 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,251 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged seat belt damaged in boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 109,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and between 2 and 3 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,945 miles

no smoke detected

Fail 22 Mar 2018 125,945 miles

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

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

no smoke detected

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,206 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,609 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 SKD is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 SKD registered?

VK11 SKD is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 SKD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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