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YK11 SZF

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,127 mi
Last recorded155,127 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 SZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 155,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush(back tie bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 155,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush(back tie bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 142,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 135,267 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2024 135,237 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

under covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 91,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,825 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2018 81,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,508 miles

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,354 miles

covers undernearth

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,067 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,067 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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YK11 SZF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 YK11 SZF, 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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YK11 SZF is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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