2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · RN08 BSY
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2015. Recorded mileage 145,517 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
RN08 BSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 145,517 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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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RN08 BSY Mileage History
- 21/02/2024130,890 mi
- 27/02/2024130,890 mi
- 25/02/2025138,565 mi+7,675 mi
- 28/02/2025138,568 mi+3 mi
- 26/02/2026145,517 mi+6,949 mi
Average of roughly 7,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN08 BSY 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 (RN08 BSY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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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