2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · EX17 BBU
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 67,332 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX17 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 67,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX17 BBU 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 (EX17 BBU) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
EX17 BBU Mileage History
- 18/01/202232,085 mi
- 09/01/202337,897 mi+5,812 mi
- 18/12/202345,324 mi+7,427 mi
- 11/09/202559,199 mi+13,875 mi
- 22/09/202667,332 mi+8,133 mi
Average of roughly 7,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")Serious
The 2.0 diesel engine suffers from premature timing chain wear, often called "timing chain slap" as the chain stretches and hits the guides. This is primarily caused by oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations thinning the lubricant.
- 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.
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