2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SN65 EST
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2016. Recorded mileage 72,899 miles. MOT valid until 21/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
SN65 EST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 72,899 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: 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.
SN65 EST Mileage History
- 15/02/202240,742 mi
- 02/02/202347,485 mi+6,743 mi
- 12/02/202456,087 mi+8,602 mi
- 05/02/202565,405 mi+9,318 mi
- 06/02/202672,899 mi+7,494 mi
Average of roughly 8,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN65 EST 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 (SN65 EST) between February 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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