2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Petrol · KL14 RAS
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 29,796 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1997cc
KL14 RAS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2024
- 29,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
KL14 RAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (KL14 RAS) between January 2024 and January 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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