2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BS02 BTS
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2018. Recorded mileage 70,074 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
BS02 BTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 70,074 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: Average
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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.
BS02 BTS Mileage History
- 07/09/202133,168 mi
- 01/06/202241,278 mi+8,110 mi
- 24/05/202353,142 mi+11,864 mi
- 26/04/202461,919 mi+8,777 mi
- 26/03/202570,074 mi+8,155 mi
Average of roughly 10,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BS02 BTS 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (BS02 BTS) between September 2021 and March 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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