2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · N90 MBC
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 149,101 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N90 MBC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 149,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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N90 MBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Land Rover Discovery (N90 MBC) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
N90 MBC Mileage History
- 11/05/2022115,410 mi
- 02/05/2023120,557 mi+5,147 mi
- 25/04/2024127,174 mi+6,617 mi
- 22/10/2025149,101 mi+21,927 mi
Average of roughly 9,767 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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