2019 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · B16 JGN
2019 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 151,247 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 JGN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2022
- 151,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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B16 JGN MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2019 Land Rover Discovery (B16 JGN) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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