2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT? It's a Diesel with a 1999cc engine showing 64,642 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (V23 MEL), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2021 to September 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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