2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BO05 SAX
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 82,563 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
BO05 SAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 82,563 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.
BO05 SAX Mileage History
- 30/10/202136,947 mi
- 05/10/202248,644 mi+11,697 mi
- 18/10/202361,348 mi+12,704 mi
- 02/10/202472,812 mi+11,464 mi
- 29/10/202582,563 mi+9,751 mi
Average of roughly 11,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BO05 SAX 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 (BO05 SAX) 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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