2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · KF18 UBA
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 23,955 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KF18 UBA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 23,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
KF18 UBA Mileage History
- 27/06/202219,216 mi
- 10/07/202323,955 mi+4,739 mi
Average of roughly 4,578 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KF18 UBA MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (KF18 UBA) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 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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- 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
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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