2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · G20 TAR
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 63,955 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G20 TAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 63,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
G20 TAR Mileage History
- 14/11/202225,169 mi
- 10/07/202325,674 mi+505 mi
- 08/07/202440,117 mi+14,443 mi
- 09/07/202551,842 mi+11,725 mi
- 06/07/202663,955 mi+12,113 mi
Average of roughly 10,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G20 TAR 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (G20 TAR) between November 2022 and July 2026.
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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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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