2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · MV66 JHH
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 109,423 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV66 JHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 109,423 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.
MV66 JHH 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 (MV66 JHH) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV66 JHH Mileage History
- 05/05/202360,405 mi
- 01/05/202482,165 mi+21,760 mi
- 03/05/202482,269 mi+104 mi
- 13/02/202599,112 mi+16,843 mi
- 17/02/2026109,423 mi+10,311 mi
Average of roughly 17,570 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: Good
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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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