2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LM68 DND
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2018. Recorded mileage 95,235 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
LM68 DND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 95,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
LM68 DND Mileage History
- 07/11/202371,361 mi
- 08/11/202371,361 mi
- 07/11/202480,104 mi+8,743 mi
- 10/06/202695,235 mi+15,131 mi
- 11/06/202695,235 mi
Average of roughly 9,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM68 DND 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 Sport (LM68 DND) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/R19 105W. (5.2.3”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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