LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2018 · 2.0L DIESEL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — DIESEL, 1999cc. This vehicle has 28,149 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
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Full MOT History
This 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (YR65 ADE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2022 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Buyer's Guide
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Our Verdict
This is a well-maintained example worth considering for a used diesel SUV buyer. The consistent clean MOT record and low annual mileage make it a lower-risk purchase than many comparable 2018 vehicles.
Given the clean MOT record, focus your negotiation on the low mileage and recent tyre advisory — ask for confirmation the nail-in-tyre was repaired or the tyre replaced after the February 2026 test. Request the full service history to verify the 2.0-litre diesel engine has been maintained on schedule, as Land Rover diesels are sensitive to oil and filter intervals. As no aggregate reliability stats exist for this model, lean on the documented MOT passes and a professional inspection rather than assumed brand reputation.
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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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