2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · BU18 TPX
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2018. Recorded mileage 62,962 miles. MOT valid until 02/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
BU18 TPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 62,962 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.
BU18 TPX Mileage History
- 18/02/202223,675 mi
- 28/02/202334,626 mi+10,951 mi
- 02/03/202444,038 mi+9,412 mi
- 15/02/202554,182 mi+10,144 mi
- 28/02/202662,962 mi+8,780 mi
Average of roughly 9,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU18 TPX 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 (BU18 TPX) 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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