2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BD55 GDD
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 130,900 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD55 GDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 130,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD55 GDD 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 (BD55 GDD) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
BD55 GDD Mileage History
- 22/08/2022104,105 mi
- 31/08/2023111,600 mi+7,495 mi
- 20/08/2024118,108 mi+6,508 mi
- 19/06/2025120,671 mi+2,563 mi
- 27/05/2026130,900 mi+10,229 mi
Average of roughly 7,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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