2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GC51 LEC
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/10/2017. Recorded mileage 99,311 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
GC51 LEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 99,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
GC51 LEC Mileage History
- 17/11/202251,016 mi
- 07/11/202365,618 mi+14,602 mi
- 13/11/202488,803 mi+23,185 mi
- 15/11/202488,805 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/202599,311 mi+10,506 mi
Average of roughly 16,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GC51 LEC 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (GC51 LEC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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