2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · HT18 FCJ
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2018. Recorded mileage 55,618 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
HT18 FCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 55,618 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
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HT18 FCJ Mileage History
- 28/06/202224,213 mi
- 18/04/202324,897 mi+684 mi
- 16/04/202437,731 mi+12,834 mi
- 04/02/202544,739 mi+7,008 mi
- 26/01/202655,618 mi+10,879 mi
Average of roughly 8,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT18 FCJ 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 (HT18 FCJ) between June 2022 and January 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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