2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT? It's a Diesel with a 1999cc engine showing 51,846 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2018, this Land Rover Discovery Sport with plate R31 ACM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2021.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership 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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