2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BE11 FUD
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 69,845 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE11 FUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 69,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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BE11 FUD 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery (BE11 FUD) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BE11 FUD Mileage History
- 27/02/202350,228 mi
- 17/05/202457,841 mi+7,613 mi
- 06/05/202560,569 mi+2,728 mi
- 12/05/202669,747 mi+9,178 mi
- 14/05/202669,845 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Dilution & Early Service WarningSerious
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump. When calculated dilution reaches 6% to 7%, the "Service Required" warning is triggered, often as early as 6,000–8,000 miles regardless of the official 21k-mile interval.
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