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A9 RCW

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 29,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,029 miles

Nearside Rear caliper appears to have damp/dust over the caliper - no leaking observed - advise monitor

Fail 6 Jul 2021 25,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear caliper appears to have damp/dust over the caliper - no leaking observed - advise monitor

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,797 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 22,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A9 RCW is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 53,456 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 RCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 9 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 RCW registered?

A9 RCW is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is A9 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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