2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · E12 TAP
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2018. Recorded mileage 70,144 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
E12 TAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 70,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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.
E12 TAP Mileage History
- 30/05/202351,707 mi
- 03/06/202351,914 mi+207 mi
- 08/06/202457,473 mi+5,559 mi
- 30/05/202565,129 mi+7,656 mi
- 28/05/202670,144 mi+5,015 mi
Average of roughly 6,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E12 TAP 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 (E12 TAP) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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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