2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GA02 ETA
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/11/2018. Recorded mileage 44,227 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
GA02 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 44,227 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: 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.
GA02 ETA Mileage History
- 22/10/202116,533 mi
- 31/10/202224,243 mi+7,710 mi
- 23/10/202332,370 mi+8,127 mi
- 09/05/202435,619 mi+3,249 mi
- 15/04/202544,227 mi+8,608 mi
Average of roughly 7,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GA02 ETA 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 (GA02 ETA) between October 2021 and April 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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