2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · T2 HKG
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 70,447 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T2 HKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 70,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
T2 HKG Mileage History
- 13/09/202143,333 mi
- 14/09/202252,394 mi+9,061 mi
- 19/09/202359,545 mi+7,151 mi
- 11/09/202468,029 mi+8,484 mi
- 15/09/202570,447 mi+2,418 mi
Average of roughly 6,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T2 HKG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (T2 HKG) between September 2021 and September 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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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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