2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · TA53 DAV
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 58,378 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
TA53 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 58,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
TA53 DAV Mileage History
- 15/02/202336,913 mi
- 30/01/202444,935 mi+8,022 mi
- 30/01/202444,935 mi
- 01/03/202553,115 mi+8,180 mi
- 08/01/202658,378 mi+5,263 mi
Average of roughly 7,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TA53 DAV 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 (TA53 DAV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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