LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2016 · 2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — Diesel, 1999cc. This vehicle has 63,499 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Public record health check: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SAM 315), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2022 to May 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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