2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · VL14 RAN
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/05/2018. Recorded mileage 110,905 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
VL14 RAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 110,905 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: Good
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VL14 RAN Mileage History
- 27/01/202261,652 mi
- 26/01/202382,518 mi+20,866 mi
- 16/01/202492,890 mi+10,372 mi
- 03/01/2025101,013 mi+8,123 mi
- 08/01/2026110,905 mi+9,892 mi
Average of roughly 12,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VL14 RAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (VL14 RAN) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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