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AF17 VZV

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,857 mi
Last recorded144,857 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,857 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm & worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 122,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,428 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,183 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 53,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 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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AF17 VZV is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 AF17 VZV, 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 AF17 VZV registered?

AF17 VZV is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2017.

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