2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · WR17 GWL
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 71,273 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR17 GWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 71,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WR17 GWL 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 (WR17 GWL) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WR17 GWL Mileage History
- 08/11/202250,066 mi
- 31/10/202358,708 mi+8,642 mi
- 01/07/202466,237 mi+7,529 mi
- 18/06/202571,218 mi+4,981 mi
- 24/06/202571,273 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 8,078 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
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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