2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

9,764 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,764 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    352 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    251 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    200 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Brakes5.4%
  3. Suspension3.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2017 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,764 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).