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40 FW

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Discovery53,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 FW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,976 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 75,950 miles

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

Rear brake pad sensor is damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,656 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play gaiter cover (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,929 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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40 FW is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 40 FW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 FW registered?

40 FW is a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is 40 FW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 FW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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