2017 Land Rover Discovery · 42,079 MOT tests
2017 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2017 Land Rover Discoverys fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Discovery years (42,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 13.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 60,468
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 0.86%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (8.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.65%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.47%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2017 Land Rover Discoverys fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Discovery years (42,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.62% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.54% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Land Rover Discovery shows 60,468 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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