2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · S13 NVN
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 97,847 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S13 NVN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2023
- 97,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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S13 NVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (S13 NVN) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S13 NVN Mileage History
- 11/07/202284,340 mi
- 11/07/202397,847 mi+13,507 mi
Average of roughly 13,517 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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