2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · PY60 VPV
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 156,743 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY60 VPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 156,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY60 VPV 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 (PY60 VPV) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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.
PY60 VPV Mileage History
- 13/12/2021124,474 mi
- 20/04/2023135,171 mi+10,697 mi
- 18/07/2024145,888 mi+10,717 mi
- 01/07/2025152,031 mi+6,143 mi
- 24/06/2026156,743 mi+4,712 mi
Average of roughly 7,125 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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