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VU61 PJX

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 139,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,421 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,689 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,379 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 5 May 2018 111,060 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 111,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2016 59,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PJX is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU61 PJX, 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 VU61 PJX registered?

VU61 PJX is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is VU61 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 PJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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