2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SM68 RYO
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/11/2018. Recorded mileage 53,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
SM68 RYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 53,490 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
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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.
SM68 RYO Mileage History
- 18/11/202137,426 mi
- 28/06/202243,962 mi+6,536 mi
- 28/06/202243,962 mi
- 05/06/202348,793 mi+4,831 mi
- 12/06/202453,490 mi+4,697 mi
Average of roughly 6,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM68 RYO 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SM68 RYO) between November 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 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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