2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT is a Diesel vehicle with a 1999cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 87,046.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Full MOT History
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Registered in 2016, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate GP 7028 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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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