2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L DIESEL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT? It's a DIESEL with a 1999cc engine showing 72,821 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Excellent.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
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Registered in 2016, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate J3 URG has undergone 5 MOT inspections since September 2021.
Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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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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