2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for JBZ 447: 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT (Black, Diesel). Mileage: 115,409. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
Public MOT Roadworthiness vs. Experian Title Verification
MOT Roadworthiness Score: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Land Rover Discovery Sport (JBZ 447) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2023 and August 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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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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