2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · DA16 SZP
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2016. Recorded mileage 101,765 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
DA16 SZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 101,765 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.
DA16 SZP Mileage History
- 10/07/202269,299 mi
- 15/07/202375,464 mi+6,165 mi
- 23/08/202488,695 mi+13,231 mi
- 19/12/202491,460 mi+2,765 mi
- 30/12/2025101,765 mi+10,305 mi
Average of roughly 9,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA16 SZP 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 (DA16 SZP) between July 2022 and December 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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