2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · KA15 SHF
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2016. Recorded mileage 73,779 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
KA15 SHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 73,779 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: 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.
KA15 SHF Mileage History
- 11/10/202148,546 mi
- 27/07/202254,427 mi+5,881 mi
- 15/07/202360,322 mi+5,895 mi
- 15/07/202466,775 mi+6,453 mi
- 12/07/202573,779 mi+7,004 mi
Average of roughly 6,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA15 SHF 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 (KA15 SHF) between October 2021 and July 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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