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WJ11 VJA

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 VJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 142,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 137,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake cable supporting bracket"pigtail" worn through

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 132,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 126,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft centre bearing deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2022 121,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row seat belt has a cut in it (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear propshaft centre bearing slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 110,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing will need testing (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to have got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,813 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 104,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,364 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 91,780 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Initially coming on , then releasing (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,098 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

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 VJA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

WJ11 VJA is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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