2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT (2018, Petrol, 1997cc) — mileage recorded at 45,095. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1997cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2018, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate J161 AVX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since December 2022.
Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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