2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · R16 KLT
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2017. Recorded mileage 59,654 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R16 KLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 59,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
R16 KLT Mileage History
- 11/05/202236,940 mi
- 03/11/202240,227 mi+3,287 mi
- 02/11/202343,106 mi+2,879 mi
- 22/10/202455,063 mi+11,957 mi
- 30/10/202559,654 mi+4,591 mi
Average of roughly 6,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R16 KLT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (R16 KLT) between May 2022 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.
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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