2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · RCA 289Y
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2015. Recorded mileage 98,484 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
RCA 289Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 98,484 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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RCA 289Y Mileage History
- 02/02/202481,098 mi
- 28/01/202588,735 mi+7,637 mi
- 10/02/202698,443 mi+9,708 mi
- 24/02/202698,484 mi+41 mi
- 24/02/202698,484 mi
Average of roughly 8,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RCA 289Y 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (RCA 289Y) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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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