2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · EL12 SAV
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2016. Recorded mileage 103,627 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
EL12 SAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 103,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
EL12 SAV Mileage History
- 21/10/202175,355 mi
- 21/10/202287,905 mi+12,550 mi
- 21/10/202287,905 mi
- 17/10/2023103,627 mi+15,722 mi
- 17/10/2023103,627 mi
Average of roughly 14,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL12 SAV 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 (EL12 SAV) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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