2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A6 YYA
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 150,553 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A6 YYA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 150,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A6 YYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Discovery (A6 YYA) between November 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Bearing housing torn more than 50%. (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
A6 YYA Mileage History
- 19/11/201420,363 mi
- 02/12/201529,364 mi+9,001 mi
- 27/01/201737,705 mi+8,341 mi
- 26/01/201845,232 mi+7,527 mi
- 31/01/201845,250 mi+18 mi
- 01/02/201965,684 mi+20,434 mi
- 31/01/202085,839 mi+20,155 mi
- 29/03/202197,866 mi+12,027 mi
- 01/03/2022100,233 mi+2,367 mi
- 23/03/2023103,751 mi+3,518 mi
- 22/01/2024104,830 mi+1,079 mi
- 23/01/2024104,830 mi
- 16/01/2025127,969 mi+23,139 mi
- 05/02/2025127,970 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2026150,553 mi+22,583 mi
- 12/01/2026150,553 mi
Average of roughly 11,678 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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