2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BE53 XYM
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 68,948 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE53 XYM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2023
- 68,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BE53 XYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (BE53 XYM) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BE53 XYM Mileage History
- 20/06/202261,093 mi
- 10/06/202368,948 mi+7,855 mi
Average of roughly 8,089 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- 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
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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