2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · NW16 GGY
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 119,757 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NW16 GGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 119,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NW16 GGY 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 (NW16 GGY) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NW16 GGY Mileage History
- 13/06/202375,860 mi
- 07/06/202489,045 mi+13,185 mi
- 08/06/202489,046 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202599,021 mi+9,975 mi
- 11/03/2026119,757 mi+20,736 mi
Average of roughly 15,997 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.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water IngressModerate
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