2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · X1 GJN
2017 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 59,037 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X1 GJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 59,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X1 GJN 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 (X1 GJN) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
X1 GJN Mileage History
- 03/11/202239,590 mi
- 27/10/202348,395 mi+8,805 mi
- 16/10/202454,507 mi+6,112 mi
- 16/10/202454,507 mi
- 27/10/202559,037 mi+4,530 mi
Average of roughly 6,524 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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