2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · MA18 LRL
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2018. Recorded mileage 69,640 miles. MOT valid until 15/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
MA18 LRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 69,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
MA18 LRL Mileage History
- 23/03/202341,889 mi
- 23/03/202341,889 mi
- 16/11/202350,110 mi+8,221 mi
- 28/10/202460,512 mi+10,402 mi
- 30/10/202569,640 mi+9,128 mi
Average of roughly 10,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA18 LRL 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 (MA18 LRL) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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