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VU61 ULM

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,295 mi
Last recorded191,295 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 191,295 miles

Offside Rear air bag dust cover damaged

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2026 191,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear air bag dust cover damaged

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2025 190,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 186,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 183,466 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 177,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,522 miles

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

Front lower arm rear rubber bushes have slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,522 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front lower arm rear rubber bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 103,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ULM 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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

VU61 ULM is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is VU61 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 ULM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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