2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BU17 UCE
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/03/2017. Recorded mileage 74,918 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
BU17 UCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 74,918 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.
BU17 UCE Mileage History
- 17/02/202254,657 mi
- 22/02/202361,282 mi+6,625 mi
- 27/02/202466,235 mi+4,953 mi
- 07/02/202570,666 mi+4,431 mi
- 06/02/202674,918 mi+4,252 mi
Average of roughly 5,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU17 UCE 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (BU17 UCE) between February 2022 and February 2026.
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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