2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · V21 CAG
2011 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 166,235 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V21 CAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 166,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V21 CAG 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 (V21 CAG) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot loose on rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
V21 CAG Mileage History
- 07/06/2024143,614 mi
- 05/06/2025155,532 mi+11,918 mi
- 09/06/2025155,545 mi+13 mi
- 19/05/2026166,235 mi+10,690 mi
- 19/05/2026166,235 mi
Average of roughly 11,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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