2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GK53 LLY
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2018. Recorded mileage 52,158 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
GK53 LLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 52,158 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: Below 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.
GK53 LLY Mileage History
- 14/02/202331,246 mi
- 11/05/202331,477 mi+231 mi
- 12/05/202331,477 mi
- 12/04/202441,061 mi+9,584 mi
- 08/05/202552,158 mi+11,097 mi
Average of roughly 9,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK53 LLY 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 (GK53 LLY) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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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