2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LIA 8529
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/04/2017. Recorded mileage 66,820 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1999cc
LIA 8529 Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 66,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
LIA 8529 Mileage History
- 13/10/202030,188 mi
- 19/10/202137,493 mi+7,305 mi
- 21/10/202242,713 mi+5,220 mi
- 17/10/202350,253 mi+7,540 mi
- 09/10/202457,534 mi+7,281 mi
- 10/10/202457,539 mi+5 mi
- 24/01/202559,953 mi+2,414 mi
- 21/01/202666,820 mi+6,867 mi
Average of roughly 6,947 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
LIA 8529 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (LIA 8529) between April 2020 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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