2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · USV 157
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2015. Recorded mileage 85,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
USV 157 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 85,247 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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USV 157 Mileage History
- 09/05/202253,977 mi
- 09/05/202362,670 mi+8,693 mi
- 10/05/202474,321 mi+11,651 mi
- 02/05/202585,247 mi+10,926 mi
Average of roughly 10,486 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
USV 157 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (USV 157) between May 2022 and May 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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