2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · OV66 VDG
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 55,696 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
OV66 VDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 55,696 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: Excellent
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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.
OV66 VDG Mileage History
- 25/11/202133,256 mi
- 28/11/202237,780 mi+4,524 mi
- 10/11/202343,453 mi+5,673 mi
- 06/11/202450,324 mi+6,871 mi
- 10/11/202555,696 mi+5,372 mi
Average of roughly 5,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV66 VDG 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 (OV66 VDG) between November 2021 and November 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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