2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · RO07 SAM
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20/06/2015. Recorded mileage 96,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
RO07 SAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 96,415 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: Average
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RO07 SAM Mileage History
- 28/02/202271,340 mi
- 01/03/202382,719 mi+11,379 mi
- 07/02/202491,744 mi+9,025 mi
- 31/01/202596,415 mi+4,671 mi
Average of roughly 8,575 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RO07 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (RO07 SAM) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 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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