2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · SY16 UJC
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2016. Recorded mileage 97,106 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
SY16 UJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 97,106 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: Good
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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.
SY16 UJC Mileage History
- 01/12/202178,858 mi
- 17/11/202283,790 mi+4,932 mi
- 17/11/202388,168 mi+4,378 mi
- 20/11/202492,854 mi+4,686 mi
- 24/11/202597,106 mi+4,252 mi
Average of roughly 4,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY16 UJC 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 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (SY16 UJC) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 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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