2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT? It's a Diesel with a 1999cc engine showing 31,497 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (C223 JON) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2022 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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