2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L DIESEL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for S2 SFC: 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT (BLUE, DIESEL). Mileage: 73,514. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Land Rover Discovery Sport (S2 SFC) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2022 and May 2026.
With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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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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