2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RC52 RHC
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/06/2016. Recorded mileage 49,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RC52 RHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 49,988 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
RC52 RHC Mileage History
- 13/06/202234,012 mi
- 14/06/202340,316 mi+6,304 mi
- 03/06/202445,293 mi+4,977 mi
- 30/05/202549,965 mi+4,672 mi
- 02/06/202549,988 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RC52 RHC 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 (RC52 RHC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RC52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RC52RHC.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
NISSAN
LEAF EVOLVE
JAGUAR
XJ
VAUXHALL
CORSA
FORD
PUMA ST-LINE VIGNALE MHEV
FORD
KA
TOYOTA
COROLLA EXCEL HEV CVT
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA 200 AMG LINE PREM + MHEV A
LEXUS
NX
BMW
M3
SKODA
OCTAVIA