2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — Petrol, 1997cc. This vehicle has 52,494 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1997cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (257 CUT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
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Common Problems: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")(Serious)
The 2.0 diesel engine suffers from premature timing chain wear, often called "timing chain slap" as the chain stretches and hits the guides. This is primarily caused by oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations thinning the lubricant.
- Oil Dilution & Early Service Warning(Serious)
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump. When calculated dilution reaches 6% to 7%, the "Service Required" warning is triggered, often as early as 6,000–8,000 miles regardless of the official 21k-mile interval.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water Ingress(Moderate)
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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