2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT (2017, Diesel, 1999cc) — mileage recorded at 73,955. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
Public MOT Roadworthiness vs. Experian Title Verification
MOT Roadworthiness Score: Below Average.
This score reflects recorded MOT passes and advisory patterns from official government data. However, a roadworthy car can still have £15,000 of unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (W40 WHS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2023 to May 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
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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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