2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · W555 AJA
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2018. Recorded mileage 45,599 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W555 AJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 45,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W555 AJA 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 (W555 AJA) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W555 AJA Mileage History
- 05/05/202234,587 mi
- 27/07/202327,064 mi-7,523 mi
- 04/07/202433,012 mi+5,948 mi
- 04/07/202433,012 mi
- 02/07/202545,599 mi+12,587 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
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