2018 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L Diesel · LJ18 TPF
2018 Land Rover Discovery (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 74,739 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ18 TPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 74,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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LJ18 TPF 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery (LJ18 TPF) between December 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LJ18 TPF Mileage History
- 17/12/202473,989 mi
- 04/07/202574,601 mi+612 mi
- 10/07/202574,619 mi+18 mi
- 22/07/202674,716 mi+97 mi
- 23/07/202674,739 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
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