2018 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L Diesel · C26 OMA
2018 Land Rover Discovery (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 71,386 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C26 OMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 71,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C26 OMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery (C26 OMA) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C26 OMA Mileage History
- 19/08/202241,875 mi
- 19/08/202241,875 mi
- 17/08/202353,473 mi+11,598 mi
- 19/08/202466,786 mi+13,313 mi
- 02/09/202571,386 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 9,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
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