2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LM65 VGU
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2015. Recorded mileage 87,766 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1999cc
LM65 VGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 87,766 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
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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.
LM65 VGU Mileage History
- 21/12/202148,789 mi
- 22/12/202259,526 mi+10,737 mi
- 22/12/202368,272 mi+8,746 mi
- 02/01/202578,213 mi+9,941 mi
- 16/02/202687,766 mi+9,553 mi
Average of roughly 9,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM65 VGU 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 (LM65 VGU) between December 2021 and February 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.
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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