2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · OL15 TAF
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2018. Recorded mileage 71,891 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
OL15 TAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 71,891 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: Below 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.
OL15 TAF Mileage History
- 19/11/202129,162 mi
- 27/02/202341,296 mi+12,134 mi
- 04/03/202454,124 mi+12,828 mi
- 06/03/202454,126 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/202571,891 mi+17,765 mi
Average of roughly 11,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OL15 TAF 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 (OL15 TAF) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 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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