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VU61 OCS

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,963 mi
Last recorded146,963 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 146,963 miles

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

rear row seats not presented

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,891 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 145,882 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested total loss of coolant (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed total loss of coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,266 miles

Central Front Oil leak (undertray covered in oil)

Central Front Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak (undertray covered in oil)

Central Front Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 117,994 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,809 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,977 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,299 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 79,294 miles

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

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

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,288 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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VU61 OCS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU61 OCS, 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 VU61 OCS registered?

VU61 OCS is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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