2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RA07 KEY
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2016. Recorded mileage 87,673 miles. MOT valid until 19/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
RA07 KEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 87,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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.
RA07 KEY Mileage History
- 22/11/202365,419 mi
- 21/09/202468,743 mi+3,324 mi
- 08/09/202577,208 mi+8,465 mi
- 07/09/202687,673 mi+10,465 mi
- 07/09/202687,673 mi
Average of roughly 7,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA07 KEY 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 (RA07 KEY) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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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