2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · LG67 RXL

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 July 2025 at 80,927 miles passing with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep across the vehicle's life. Every single test in the available history, stretching back to October 2019 at 39,096 miles, has resulted in a pass with no advisories or failures whatsoever. For a vehicle of this age and type, that is an unusually clean record and suggests attentive ownership with no recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by any tester over a span of nearly six years. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2023 test at 62,946 miles and the August 2024 test at 71,568 miles, the vehicle covered 8,622 miles in roughly ten months, and then added a further 9,359 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This equates to approximately 9,000 to 10,000 miles per year, which is well within the normal range for a family SUV of this size. There are no suspicious gaps in the record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, nor any sudden spikes in accumulation that might indicate unusually hard use. The annual mileage progression from 39,096 miles in October 2021 through to 80,927 miles in July 2025 is smooth and consistent. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress-test. The Discovery's air suspension system is a known weak point across the range, and while no advisories have appeared, compressor failures and air spring leaks can develop between tests. Inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, as Land Rover products from this era are susceptible to corrosion in salted road conditions. Check the condition of the rear brake discs and calipers, which on heavier SUVs can suffer from uneven wear and binding that may not always trigger a failure at test. The turbocharged diesel engines fitted to this model demand regular oil changes at correct intervals, so verify service records independently of the MOT history. Tyre condition and tread depth should be assessed visually, as the vehicle's weight and all-wheel-drive system can cause uneven or accelerated wear patterns. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration, particularly around flexi-joints and mounting rubbers. Test the operation of all electronic systems including the Terrain Response controls, parking sensors, and infotainment, as electrical gremlins are not uncommon in this generation of Discovery. The MOT record is genuinely reassuring, but it represents a snapshot taken once per year. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the Discovery platform remains the most reliable way to confirm the vehicle's true mechanical condition.