2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SX18 BUV
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 84,540 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
SX18 BUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2024
- 84,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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.
SX18 BUV Mileage History
- 20/06/202250,600 mi
- 20/06/202250,600 mi
- 19/06/202368,519 mi+17,919 mi
- 30/07/202484,478 mi+15,959 mi
- 03/08/202484,540 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 15,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SX18 BUV 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 (SX18 BUV) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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