2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AJ18 KAJ
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 114,049 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ18 KAJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/12/2024
- 114,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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AJ18 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery (AJ18 KAJ) between February 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AJ18 KAJ Mileage History
- 03/02/202249,784 mi
- 31/01/202372,452 mi+22,668 mi
- 31/01/202342,752 mi-29,700 mi
- 31/12/2024114,049 mi+71,297 mi
Average of roughly 22,102 miles per year across 4 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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