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WG61 GZZ

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 GZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 160,678 miles

Electronic handbrake noisy when operated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 156,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 151,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,504 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 146,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 146,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,471 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 141,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers hard and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,370 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,310 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row, folded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,376 miles

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

diesel emissions, low emitter

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,183 miles

Diesel emissions, low emitter

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer tyre wall

n/s/f tyre has two small cuts in thread , no cords exposed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer tyre wall

n/s/f tyre has two small cuts in thread , no cords exposed

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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WG61 GZZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG61 GZZ, 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 WG61 GZZ registered?

WG61 GZZ is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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The MOT history for WG61 GZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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