2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · KX11 UKL
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 169,698 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX11 UKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 169,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX11 UKL 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 (KX11 UKL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
KX11 UKL Mileage History
- 24/10/2023145,576 mi
- 06/11/2023145,576 mi
- 11/11/2024158,229 mi+12,653 mi
- 12/11/2025169,692 mi+11,463 mi
- 12/11/2025169,698 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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