2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SD65 EPF
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2015. Recorded mileage 81,754 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1999cc
SD65 EPF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 81,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
SD65 EPF Mileage History
- 22/10/201818,446 mi
- 22/10/201818,446 mi
- 04/11/201931,863 mi+13,417 mi
- 30/10/202040,895 mi+9,032 mi
- 21/10/202150,260 mi+9,365 mi
- 04/11/202261,192 mi+10,932 mi
- 02/11/202370,119 mi+8,927 mi
- 10/04/202474,096 mi+3,977 mi
- 15/04/202581,754 mi+7,658 mi
Average of roughly 9,769 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
SD65 EPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SD65 EPF) between October 2018 and April 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 r20 103v xl (5.2”.
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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