2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SK11 LDZ
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 168,227 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK11 LDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 168,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SK11 LDZ 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 (SK11 LDZ) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK11 LDZ Mileage History
- 16/01/2024160,193 mi
- 17/01/2024160,193 mi
- 01/04/2025168,142 mi+7,949 mi
- 04/10/2025168,208 mi+66 mi
- 14/10/2025168,227 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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