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YF61 HWG

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,084 mi
Last recorded146,084 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 146,084 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corrosion

Nearside Rear park brake cable hook worn

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

Offside Rear back plate corrosion

Offside Rear park brake cable hook worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure or see rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 146,084 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corrosion

Nearside Rear park brake cable hook worn

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corrosion

Offside Rear park brake cable hook worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure or see rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 133,674 miles

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

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

Rear both handbrake cable hooks worn

Rear both rear back plates have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both handbrake cable hooks worn

Rear both rear back plates have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,446 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,686 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,204 miles

BODY SIDE STEPS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,200 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

BODY SIDE STEPS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,181 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 55,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s front to rear brake pipe out of clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,088 miles

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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YF61 HWG 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 70.6%.

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 YF61 HWG, 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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YF61 HWG is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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