2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RF16 VHT
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/07/2016. Recorded mileage 76,058 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
RF16 VHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 76,058 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: 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.
RF16 VHT Mileage History
- 06/07/202243,428 mi
- 26/11/202245,554 mi+2,126 mi
- 28/11/202356,079 mi+10,525 mi
- 27/01/202567,559 mi+11,480 mi
- 26/01/202676,058 mi+8,499 mi
Average of roughly 9,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF16 VHT 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 (RF16 VHT) between July 2022 and January 2026.
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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