2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A19 RAE
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 51,166 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A19 RAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 51,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A19 RAE 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 (A19 RAE) between August 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A19 RAE Mileage History
- 12/08/202232,178 mi
- 21/08/202336,587 mi+4,409 mi
- 13/08/202440,800 mi+4,213 mi
- 27/10/202545,884 mi+5,084 mi
- 16/10/202651,166 mi+5,282 mi
Average of roughly 4,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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