2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · N8 MDO
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 194,571 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 MDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 194,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N8 MDO 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 (N8 MDO) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N8 MDO Mileage History
- 19/09/2023164,207 mi
- 19/09/2023164,207 mi
- 17/09/2024192,665 mi+28,458 mi
- 17/09/2024192,665 mi
- 23/12/2025194,571 mi+1,906 mi
Average of roughly 13,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
The plastic inlet manifolds on 3.0 diesels crack under heat cycles, causing boost leaks, restricted performance mode, and DPF regeneration failures.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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