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VU11 VFV

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,026 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded down preventing access to seat belt buckles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,026 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded down preventing access to seat belt buckles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNDER 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding at body clip points (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNDER 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding at body clip points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,544 miles

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 VFV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU11 VFV, 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 VU11 VFV registered?

VU11 VFV is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is VU11 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 VFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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