2018 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L Diesel · K14 LAC
2018 Land Rover Discovery (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 87,237 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K14 LAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 87,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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K14 LAC 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 (K14 LAC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
K14 LAC Mileage History
- 26/09/202460,251 mi
- 07/10/202460,251 mi
- 03/10/202571,862 mi+11,611 mi
- 06/10/202571,862 mi
- 16/09/202687,237 mi+15,375 mi
Average of roughly 13,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
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