2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BA08 HRA
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/10/2016. Recorded mileage 57,720 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
BA08 HRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 57,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BA08 HRA Mileage History
- 01/10/202136,421 mi
- 03/10/202242,154 mi+5,733 mi
- 02/10/202347,936 mi+5,782 mi
- 02/10/202452,904 mi+4,968 mi
- 01/10/202557,720 mi+4,816 mi
Average of roughly 5,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BA08 HRA 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 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (BA08 HRA) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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