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AE17 FWC

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,552 mi
Last recorded116,552 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 FWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 116,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between the two flexible pipes mounted to the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between the two flexible pipes mounted to the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Strange noise from engine possible internal or injector seal leaking (recommend workshop investigation)

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between the two flexible pipes mounted to the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between the two flexible pipes mounted to the upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Strange noise from engine possible internal or injector seal leaking (recommend workshop investigation)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Primary tread low and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,485 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Primary tread low and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,381 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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AE17 FWC is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE17 FWC, 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 AE17 FWC registered?

AE17 FWC is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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