2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SW18 LKX
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2018. Recorded mileage 71,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
SW18 LKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 71,739 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: Average
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SW18 LKX Mileage History
- 09/06/202238,611 mi
- 30/08/202351,534 mi+12,923 mi
- 23/08/202463,261 mi+11,727 mi
- 19/08/202571,739 mi+8,478 mi
Average of roughly 10,367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW18 LKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SW18 LKX) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 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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