2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · P31 VXL
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/07/2016. Recorded mileage 39,571 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
P31 VXL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 39,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P31 VXL Mileage History
- 04/07/202232,475 mi
- 17/06/202334,417 mi+1,942 mi
- 12/06/202436,846 mi+2,429 mi
- 18/06/202539,571 mi+2,725 mi
Average of roughly 2,400 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P31 VXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (P31 VXL) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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