2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SA11 GJX
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 131,269 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA11 GJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 131,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA11 GJX 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 (SA11 GJX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
SA11 GJX Mileage History
- 28/06/2023111,468 mi
- 28/06/2023111,469 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2024121,361 mi+9,892 mi
- 10/07/2024121,565 mi+204 mi
- 25/06/2025131,269 mi+9,704 mi
Average of roughly 9,935 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: Below Average
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