2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RO56 AYE
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2016. Recorded mileage 103,234 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
RO56 AYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 103,234 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.
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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.
RO56 AYE Mileage History
- 26/01/202271,920 mi
- 13/01/202381,373 mi+9,453 mi
- 19/01/202490,148 mi+8,775 mi
- 29/11/2024102,034 mi+11,886 mi
- 05/04/2025103,234 mi+1,200 mi
Average of roughly 9,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO56 AYE 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 (RO56 AYE) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 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.
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