2015 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.2L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 87,186 miles recorded, this Black 2015 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT runs on Diesel with a 2179cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
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
Our records for this Land Rover Discovery Sport (R40 BBT) from 2015 show a total of 3 MOT tests between June 2022 and June 2023.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 67% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 1 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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