2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · OG12 LMJ
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/01/2016. Recorded mileage 64,627 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
OG12 LMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 64,627 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.
OG12 LMJ Mileage History
- 20/12/202144,658 mi
- 04/01/202348,673 mi+4,015 mi
- 12/01/202455,341 mi+6,668 mi
- 11/01/202560,475 mi+5,134 mi
- 29/12/202564,627 mi+4,152 mi
Average of roughly 4,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OG12 LMJ 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 (OG12 LMJ) between December 2021 and December 2025.
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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