2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SA16 CVE
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 78,529 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
SA16 CVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 78,529 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: 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.
SA16 CVE Mileage History
- 13/08/202258,733 mi
- 11/08/202372,962 mi+14,229 mi
- 22/08/202476,422 mi+3,460 mi
- 06/11/202578,529 mi+2,107 mi
- 06/11/202578,529 mi
Average of roughly 6,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA16 CVE 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 (SA16 CVE) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 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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