2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · HW53 WAY
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/05/2016. Recorded mileage 48,535 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
HW53 WAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 48,535 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.
HW53 WAY Mileage History
- 13/03/202341,684 mi
- 20/03/202443,774 mi+2,090 mi
- 02/04/202545,648 mi+1,874 mi
- 02/04/202648,531 mi+2,883 mi
- 08/04/202648,535 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW53 WAY 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 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (HW53 WAY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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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