2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A4 ALF
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 217,609 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 217,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A4 ALF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Discovery (A4 ALF) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
A4 ALF Mileage History
- 11/10/2022186,359 mi
- 23/08/2023199,282 mi+12,923 mi
- 01/09/2023200,003 mi+721 mi
- 28/03/2025204,560 mi+4,557 mi
- 14/04/2026217,609 mi+13,049 mi
Average of roughly 8,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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