2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · SW15 GHU
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2015. Recorded mileage 103,163 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
SW15 GHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 103,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SW15 GHU Mileage History
- 25/11/202377,048 mi
- 22/11/202490,284 mi+13,236 mi
- 22/11/202490,284 mi
- 05/11/2025103,163 mi+12,879 mi
- 05/11/2025103,163 mi
Average of roughly 13,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW15 GHU 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SW15 GHU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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