2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · JS54 PAL
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/02/2016. Recorded mileage 130,202 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
JS54 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 130,202 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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JS54 PAL Mileage History
- 24/02/2022105,317 mi
- 22/02/2023112,052 mi+6,735 mi
- 12/02/2024121,279 mi+9,227 mi
- 06/03/2025128,168 mi+6,889 mi
- 17/02/2026130,202 mi+2,034 mi
Average of roughly 6,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS54 PAL 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 (JS54 PAL) between February 2022 and February 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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