2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · AC08 GAR
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/02/2018. Recorded mileage 87,742 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
AC08 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 87,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AC08 GAR Mileage History
- 17/11/202267,367 mi
- 17/11/202381,239 mi+13,872 mi
- 04/10/202486,490 mi+5,251 mi
- 24/02/202587,741 mi+1,251 mi
- 28/02/202587,742 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 GAR 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 (AC08 GAR) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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