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AC09 ELC

2017 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 ELC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,006 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,993 miles

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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AC09 ELC is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC09 ELC, 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 AC09 ELC registered?

AC09 ELC is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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