2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · AL14 RUB
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2017. Recorded mileage 135,733 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
AL14 RUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2025
- 135,733 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
AL14 RUB Mileage History
- 09/12/2022104,983 mi
- 25/11/2023115,940 mi+10,957 mi
- 10/12/2024126,117 mi+10,177 mi
- 13/12/2025135,730 mi+9,613 mi
- 14/12/2025135,733 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AL14 RUB 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (AL14 RUB) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 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.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AL14 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AL14RUB.
BMW
220
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA 200 SPORT EXECUTIVE D AUTO
AUDI
TT
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
PORSCHE
911 CARRERA S-A
PORSCHE
CAYENNE V6 PLATINUM ED EHYB A
BMW
420
TOYOTA
RAV4
FIAT
PANDA