2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · ES55 NPS
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/12/2016. Recorded mileage 78,617 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
ES55 NPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 78,617 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.
ES55 NPS Mileage History
- 21/12/202153,701 mi
- 28/12/202261,308 mi+7,607 mi
- 28/12/202367,056 mi+5,748 mi
- 19/12/202472,025 mi+4,969 mi
- 09/12/202578,617 mi+6,592 mi
Average of roughly 6,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ES55 NPS 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 (ES55 NPS) between December 2021 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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