2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · LA55 POP
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25/04/2015. Recorded mileage 77,361 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
LA55 POP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 77,361 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: Good
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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LA55 POP Mileage History
- 21/10/202139,923 mi
- 14/10/202250,494 mi+10,571 mi
- 16/10/202359,919 mi+9,425 mi
- 08/10/202468,510 mi+8,591 mi
- 20/10/202577,361 mi+8,851 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 POP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (LA55 POP) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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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