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WU61 YKH

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 YKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 129,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 129,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 127,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 118,386 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged release button damaged and fails to release (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 102,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 95,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,033 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WU61 YKH is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 WU61 YKH, 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 WU61 YKH registered?

WU61 YKH is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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