2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · JF57 FER
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2017. Recorded mileage 72,265 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
JF57 FER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 72,265 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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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.
JF57 FER Mileage History
- 12/01/202224,575 mi
- 05/01/202339,600 mi+15,025 mi
- 16/01/202453,703 mi+14,103 mi
- 10/01/202564,162 mi+10,459 mi
- 14/01/202672,265 mi+8,103 mi
Average of roughly 11,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JF57 FER 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 (JF57 FER) between January 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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