2011 Land Rover Discovery · 23,365 MOT tests
2011 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2011 Land Rover Discoverys fail 25.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Discovery years (23,365 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 25.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 122,312
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,365
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.7%
- Brakes7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Tyres4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.05%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.23%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.93%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.43%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.35%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.55%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.54%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2011 Land Rover Discoverys fail 25.1% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Discovery years (23,365 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.05% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.23% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Land Rover Discovery shows 122,312 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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