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VU11 DJV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,353 mi
Last recorded139,353 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 DJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,353 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play "Suspected" requires confirmation (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above differential "cable tied" to an electrical harness (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Third row seats inaccessible at time of test seats and seatbelts untested

Fail 8 Nov 2024 139,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play "Suspected" requires confirmation (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above differential "cable tied" to an electrical harness (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Third row seats inaccessible at time of test seats and seatbelts untested

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Third row seats inaccessible at time of test seats and seatbelts untested

Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 178,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats down at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres are on 3mm

Pass 3 May 2019 91,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 65,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,956 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,956 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 20 May 2014 26,064 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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VU11 DJV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU11 DJV, 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 VU11 DJV registered?

VU11 DJV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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