2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SY61 YGO
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 70,571 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY61 YGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 70,571 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.
SY61 YGO 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 (SY61 YGO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY61 YGO Mileage History
- 30/11/202361,793 mi
- 01/12/202361,794 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/202462,751 mi+957 mi
- 12/12/202570,571 mi+7,820 mi
- 16/12/202570,571 mi
Average of roughly 4,290 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
The front lower control arm bushes wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocking noises at low speed and uneven tyre wear.
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