2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · FD16 FDL
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/04/2016. Recorded mileage 139,560 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FD16 FDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 139,560 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FD16 FDL Mileage History
- 07/10/2021105,511 mi
- 13/10/2022113,546 mi+8,035 mi
- 09/10/2023122,794 mi+9,248 mi
- 10/10/2024131,745 mi+8,951 mi
- 09/10/2025139,560 mi+7,815 mi
Average of roughly 8,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD16 FDL 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 (FD16 FDL) between October 2021 and October 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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