2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AE17 FVM

A history of high usage combined with intermittent electronic and structural issues defines this vehicle's record, though it has maintained a stable trend of roadworthiness in recent years. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 resulted in a pass with a minor advisory for a damaged nearside rear lamp lens, following a pattern of minor suspension and lighting defects. Earlier records show more significant failures, specifically regarding the tyre pressure monitoring system and structural wheel distortion, which were resolved before subsequent passes. With 122,161 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 13,573 miles per annum. This level of accumulation is high for this model and indicates a higher degree of wear on critical drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage examples. Such usage patterns typically accelerate the degradation of rubber components and articulated joints, which is reflected in the recorded deterioration of suspension dust covers. Particular attention should be paid to the nearside front suspension and the integrity of the road wheels. The 2024 record noted a severely deteriorated lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, and the 2020 and 2021 tests flagged a distorted nearside rear inner road wheel. During a test drive, listen for knocks or clunks when traversing uneven surfaces and feel for any steering pull or high-speed vibrations that could indicate residual alignment issues or wheel eccentricity. The history of repeated tyre pressure monitoring system failures in 2021 and 2022 warrants a verification that the system is currently fully operational without warning lights. While brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2021, the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs should be physically inspected. Finally, the persistent advisory regarding the damaged nearside rear lamp lens since December 2024 should be checked for cracks that could allow moisture ingress into the light cluster.