2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · A27 TAJ
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2016. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
A27 TAJ Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 22/03/2027
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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