2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · PL65 VNF
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 43,653 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 VNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 43,653 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.
PL65 VNF 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (PL65 VNF) between November 2021 and October 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.
PL65 VNF Mileage History
- 09/11/202129,073 mi
- 10/10/202231,411 mi+2,338 mi
- 30/10/202331,914 mi+503 mi
- 05/11/202435,026 mi+3,112 mi
- 31/10/202543,653 mi+8,627 mi
Average of roughly 3,667 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: Excellent
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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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