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VU61 ULK

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

208,102 mi
Last recorded208,102 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ULK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 208,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 193,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 177,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,231 miles

Boost leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,146 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 135,083 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central slight oil leak from transfer box case

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre bold on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,109 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 ULK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

VU61 ULK is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is VU61 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 ULK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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