2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — Diesel, 1999cc. This vehicle has 56,751 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2018, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate LW12 ADE has undergone 4 MOT inspections since May 2023.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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