Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,924 vehicles, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Range Rover (2017)

5,924 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Land Rover Range Rover

CarHunch analysed 5,924 real MOT records for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Range Rover passes MOT at 89.4%, significantly better than the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement of its overall durability—but the 23.6% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a genuine concern and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (90.3% and 89.3% respectively), so fuel choice won't move the needle on reliability here.

At 52,500 miles average, these vehicles are running low mileage for a seven-year-old car, suggesting a fleet of primarily careful urban or commuter use. The average failure rate of 0.82 per vehicle is respectable, though advisories average 5.4 per test—typical wear items rather than structural issues—so before purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically flags suspension, electrical, and cooling system condition, as these are where Range Rovers commonly rack up costs.

The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

23.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 6.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 40k–65k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,924 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 5,924 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (89%)	5,272	89.5%	0.82
Petrol (11%)	627	90.3%	0.78

Colour Breakdown

Based on 171,744 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 26.1%

44,748

Blue 20%

34,339

Grey 15.5%

26,616

Green 13.9%

23,901

Silver 8.6%

14,743

Red 6.9%

11,895

White 5%

8,504

Gold 2.5%

4,280

Brown 0.8%

1,338

Bronze 0.4%

672

Beige 0.2%

415

Orange 0.2%

293

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,653

typical

39,985

low mileage

65,031

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles fall between 39,985 and 65,031 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,985 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,985–65,031 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Land Rover Range Rovers sit.

⚠ Over 87,791 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Land Rover Range Rover — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Land Rover Range Rovers are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,092 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

5.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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