2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · L88 GUP
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,985 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L88 GUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 65,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L88 GUP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (L88 GUP) between February 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.
L88 GUP Mileage History
- 08/02/202238,559 mi
- 17/02/202346,995 mi+8,436 mi
- 20/02/202453,376 mi+6,381 mi
- 18/02/202559,947 mi+6,571 mi
- 24/03/202665,985 mi+6,038 mi
Average of roughly 6,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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