2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AE17 FWC
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 128,590 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE17 FWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 128,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE17 FWC 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery (AE17 FWC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most of the two ar”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55R20 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55r20 (5.2.3 (e))”.
AE17 FWC Mileage History
- 07/08/202499,485 mi
- 09/08/202499,486 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/2025116,552 mi+17,066 mi
- 15/08/2025116,552 mi
- 18/08/2026128,590 mi+12,038 mi
Average of roughly 14,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")Serious
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- Oil Dilution & Early Service WarningSerious
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump. When calculated dilution reaches 6% to 7%, the "Service Required" warning is triggered, often as early as 6,000–8,000 miles regardless of the official 21k-mile interval.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water IngressModerate
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