2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · L21 LFX
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 84,010 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L21 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 84,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
L21 LFX Mileage History
- 21/03/202256,911 mi
- 22/03/202359,990 mi+3,079 mi
- 27/03/202463,131 mi+3,141 mi
- 27/03/202570,520 mi+7,389 mi
- 16/03/202684,010 mi+13,490 mi
Average of roughly 6,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L21 LFX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (L21 LFX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
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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- 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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