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WJ11 FXW

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 FXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,428 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 159,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 158,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,841 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 148,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop shaft support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,527 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,332 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 15,873 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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WJ11 FXW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ11 FXW, 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 WJ11 FXW registered?

WJ11 FXW is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is WJ11 FXW safe to buy?

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