2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · EA61 SGO
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 169,756 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA61 SGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 169,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA61 SGO 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 (EA61 SGO) between August 2022 and August 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
EA61 SGO Mileage History
- 22/08/2022150,241 mi
- 19/08/2023154,358 mi+4,117 mi
- 21/08/2024160,020 mi+5,662 mi
- 26/08/2025164,660 mi+4,640 mi
- 24/08/2026169,756 mi+5,096 mi
Average of roughly 4,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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