2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LF16 OWV
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2016. Recorded mileage 105,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
LF16 OWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2025
- 105,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
LF16 OWV Mileage History
- 16/02/202259,513 mi
- 30/05/202376,369 mi+16,856 mi
- 31/05/202491,274 mi+14,905 mi
- 24/07/2025105,905 mi+14,631 mi
Average of roughly 13,511 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LF16 OWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (LF16 OWV) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 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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