2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · E12 FED
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2018. Recorded mileage 88,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
E12 FED Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2024
- 88,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E12 FED Mileage History
- 20/10/202380,153 mi
- 12/10/202488,631 mi+8,478 mi
Average of roughly 8,650 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E12 FED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (E12 FED) between October 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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