2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SD53 GAR
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/04/2019. Recorded mileage 66,716 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2019
- Engine
- 1999cc
SD53 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 66,716 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: Excellent
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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.
SD53 GAR Mileage History
- 23/03/202226,386 mi
- 17/02/202335,791 mi+9,405 mi
- 20/02/202446,414 mi+10,623 mi
- 05/02/202557,106 mi+10,692 mi
- 04/02/202666,716 mi+9,610 mi
Average of roughly 10,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 GAR 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 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SD53 GAR) between March 2022 and February 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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