2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 77,639 miles recorded, this Grey 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT runs on Diesel with a 1999cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2018, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate L55 DCW has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. 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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