2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SW65 DFU
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/11/2015. Recorded mileage 73,411 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1999cc
SW65 DFU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 73,411 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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SW65 DFU Mileage History
- 27/04/202262,377 mi
- 04/05/202366,208 mi+3,831 mi
- 08/05/202469,630 mi+3,422 mi
- 06/05/202573,411 mi+3,781 mi
Average of roughly 3,649 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW65 DFU 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SW65 DFU) between April 2022 and May 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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