2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · K8 GLA
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2015. Recorded mileage 100,424 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
K8 GLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 100,424 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.
K8 GLA Mileage History
- 10/02/202254,145 mi
- 08/02/202367,305 mi+13,160 mi
- 08/02/202482,398 mi+15,093 mi
- 17/09/202487,292 mi+4,894 mi
- 04/09/2025100,424 mi+13,132 mi
Average of roughly 12,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K8 GLA 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (K8 GLA) between February 2022 and September 2025.
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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