2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · KD17 DFC
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/03/2017. Recorded mileage 79,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
KD17 DFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 79,048 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.
KD17 DFC Mileage History
- 09/03/202257,512 mi
- 09/03/202364,675 mi+7,163 mi
- 28/02/202471,782 mi+7,107 mi
- 27/02/202579,048 mi+7,266 mi
Average of roughly 7,243 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KD17 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (KD17 DFC) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 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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