2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · JO61 ESZ
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/11/2018. Recorded mileage 50,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
JO61 ESZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 50,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
JO61 ESZ Mileage History
- 30/08/202331,124 mi
- 30/08/202331,124 mi
- 02/08/202450,498 mi+19,374 mi
- 02/08/202450,502 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/202550,679 mi+177 mi
Average of roughly 10,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JO61 ESZ 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 (JO61 ESZ) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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