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WJ61 FAU

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges, also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 88,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges, also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 84,227 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering intermittently heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,290 miles

coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,392 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,403 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,524 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 44,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake pad warning sensor wire not connected to pad

towball/ hitch not fitted

unable to lift 3rd row rear seats to fully check seat belts

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

tow hitch not fitted

unable to access tow socket ,tools needed

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

tow hitch not fitted

unable to access tow socket ,tools needed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,215 miles

wipers starting to smear

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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WJ61 FAU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ61 FAU, 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 WJ61 FAU registered?

WJ61 FAU is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 FAU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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