2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BU11 FTH
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 70,135 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU11 FTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 70,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU11 FTH 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 2013 Land Rover Discovery (BU11 FTH) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
BU11 FTH Mileage History
- 04/09/202451,725 mi
- 04/09/202451,725 mi
- 18/09/202562,506 mi+10,781 mi
- 16/07/202670,135 mi+7,629 mi
- 16/07/202670,135 mi
Average of roughly 9,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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