2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · NBZ 848
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/09/2016. Recorded mileage 71,505 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
NBZ 848 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 71,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NBZ 848 Mileage History
- 07/11/202354,396 mi
- 17/12/202464,580 mi+10,184 mi
- 18/12/202464,597 mi+17 mi
- 02/02/202671,491 mi+6,894 mi
- 12/02/202671,505 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NBZ 848 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (NBZ 848) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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