2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RJI 3205
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 59,202 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
RJI 3205 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 59,202 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
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RJI 3205 Mileage History
- 04/04/202248,063 mi
- 24/04/202351,771 mi+3,708 mi
- 22/04/202455,695 mi+3,924 mi
- 16/04/202559,202 mi+3,507 mi
Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJI 3205 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 (RJI 3205) between April 2022 and April 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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