2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · M13 GMY
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 72,276 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M13 GMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 72,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M13 GMY 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 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (M13 GMY) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M13 GMY Mileage History
- 08/06/202248,406 mi
- 30/05/202355,757 mi+7,351 mi
- 19/04/202464,016 mi+8,259 mi
- 08/04/202572,276 mi+8,260 mi
- 08/04/202572,276 mi
Average of roughly 8,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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