2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SP68 VKS
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2018. Recorded mileage 69,359 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
SP68 VKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 69,359 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.
SP68 VKS Mileage History
- 04/10/202235,658 mi
- 12/10/202235,659 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/202348,459 mi+12,800 mi
- 12/09/202460,531 mi+12,072 mi
- 26/07/202569,359 mi+8,828 mi
Average of roughly 11,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP68 VKS 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 (SP68 VKS) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 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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