Land Rover Discovery (2011)
2011 Land Rover Discovery
CarHunch analysed 7,520 real MOT records for the 2011 Land Rover Discovery. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Land Rover Discovery passes its MOT at 81.4%, just above the UK average of 80%, which is respectable—but the real concern is that 38.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly double the typical rate and a genuine flag for buyers. This is a robust diesel platform (98% of the cohort), but the reliability picture comes with material caveats.
At nearly 90,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old vehicle, these Discoverys are running within expected wear patterns, yet they're averaging 2.65 failures per test and a high 18.3 advisories, signalling that ageing components and accumulated wear are routine maintenance issues. If you're considering one, budget for regular brake, suspension, and fluid system work—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system and fuel injectors, which are common weak points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2011 Land Rover Discovery
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 7,471 | 81.4% | 2.67 |
| Petrol (1%) | 48 | 87.9% | 0.88 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Land Rover Discovery vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Land Rover Discovery vehicles fall between 72,230 and 108,590 miles.
2011 Land Rover Discovery — Still on the Road
5,466 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Land Rover Discovery
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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30.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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24.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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