Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system18
- Engine13
- Unknown or other13
- Visibility/wiper9
- Power train6
- Structure6
- Visibility5
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Latches/locks/linkages5
- Suspension3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2017 Land Rover Discovery failed the safety check 1.39% of the time — 22% less often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 61,358 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2017
18,070 new Land Rover Discovery cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (11,217), Spain (2,390), Germany (1,669).
- Average mass
- 2,275 kg
- Average CO₂
- 181 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 184 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 96% · Petrol 4.4%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2017 Land Rover Discovery cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 diesel (190 kW, 255 hp), 2.0 diesel (177 kW, 237 hp) and 2.0 diesel (132 kW, 177 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 diesel | 190 kW 255 hp | 101 |
| 2.0 diesel | 177 kW 237 hp | 50 |
| 2.0 diesel | 132 kW 177 hp | 22 |
| 3.0 petrol | 250 kW 335 hp | 21 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
199 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 51% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €117,449.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde75
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af75
- Band onvoldoende profiel43
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm29
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld27
- Band beschadigd17
- Remleiding door corrosie aangetast14
- Roetfilter werkt niet goed, aantal deeltjes meer dan toegest12
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
30,722 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 862 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 9,940 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 85% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| Visibility | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.2% | 1.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
365 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 32% arrived as used imports, 67% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery.
| 2025315 12 Jun 2025 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear doors may not latch properly when they are closed. As a result, the rear doors could open while driving. Safety Risk:… |
| 2020096 11 Mar 2020 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, when towing a trailer, the trailer lights may not turn on. As a result, a following driver may not recognize that a vehicle ahead … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2017 Land Rover Discovery: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011522 | The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11011520 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update |
| 11011516 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update |
| 11011035 | Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 11010380 | Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. |
| 11010378 | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. |
| 11010374 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update |
| 11010268 | Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative |
| 11010266 | Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device. |
| 11008665 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update |
| 11008654 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update |
| 11008629 | A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11008625 | A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off. |
| 11007467 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Update |
| 11007417 | Front/Rear Door Latch Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected |
| 11007193 | A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11007176 | concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements. |
| 11006072 | Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area. |
| 11003769 | Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area. |
| 10252786 | On certain 2017 model year to 2020 model year Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . |
| 10252784 | CLOSED ISSUE - On certain 2017 to 2020 model year Land Rover vehicles the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). |
| 10252772 | Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel |
| 10252766 | A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving. |
| 10252755 | A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly reports the monitor readiness status as 'not supported'. |
| 10252743 | A concern has been identified where on certain vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the California SMOG test, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) incorrectly reports the monitor readiness status as 'not supported'. A software update to the PCM is needed. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)