2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · J5 DEB
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 31,283 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 DEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 31,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J5 DEB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery (J5 DEB) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J5 DEB Mileage History
- 01/11/202325,884 mi
- 05/12/202325,919 mi+35 mi
- 09/12/202428,097 mi+2,178 mi
- 08/12/202531,270 mi+3,173 mi
- 10/12/202531,283 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water IngressModerate
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