2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · S26 TAA
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2016. Recorded mileage 84,224 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
S26 TAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2024
- 84,224 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S26 TAA Mileage History
- 14/09/202169,893 mi
- 23/11/202276,483 mi+6,590 mi
- 08/11/202378,134 mi+1,651 mi
- 16/11/202484,224 mi+6,090 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S26 TAA 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 (S26 TAA) between September 2021 and November 2024.
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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