2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · NU61 AEF
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 166,599 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU61 AEF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 166,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU61 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Discovery (NU61 AEF) between October 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NU61 AEF Mileage History
- 16/10/201422,214 mi
- 12/10/201539,450 mi+17,236 mi
- 09/09/201659,290 mi+19,840 mi
- 09/09/201659,293 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/201773,225 mi+13,932 mi
- 23/07/201885,334 mi+12,109 mi
- 24/07/201885,334 mi
- 18/07/201995,395 mi+10,061 mi
- 20/07/2020104,872 mi+9,477 mi
- 19/07/2021114,999 mi+10,127 mi
- 19/07/2022124,717 mi+9,718 mi
- 18/07/2023136,143 mi+11,426 mi
- 18/07/2023136,143 mi
- 16/07/2024146,452 mi+10,309 mi
- 16/07/2024146,452 mi
- 16/07/2025156,412 mi+9,960 mi
- 24/07/2025156,412 mi
- 22/07/2026166,599 mi+10,187 mi
- 22/07/2026166,599 mi
Average of roughly 12,273 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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