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AK17 SPU

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 SPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 58,118 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Universal joint boot split and rubbing on joint workings (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 58,118 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Right side of screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Universal joint boot split and rubbing on joint workings (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,469 miles

Bonnet cable/cables stretched

Lower Steering lower UJ boot split

Fail 20 Nov 2024 51,469 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder glued to the screen in zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable/cables stretched

Lower Steering lower UJ boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed phone holder.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to zero on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on due to spare pressure low.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,303 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,980 miles
Pass 15 May 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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AK17 SPU 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 AK17 SPU, 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 AK17 SPU registered?

AK17 SPU is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is AK17 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 SPU 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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