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A16 AVY

2011 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

235,694 mi
Last recorded235,694 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Discovery90,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 235,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 225,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 213,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 198,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 185,217 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 185,217 miles

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary retaining device seized (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable chaffing on air tank adaptor

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,253 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 123,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

diff axle mountings perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 110,635 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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A16 AVY is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 AVY, 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 A16 AVY registered?

A16 AVY is a 2011 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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