2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · TH54 TER
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 117,282 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
TH54 TER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 117,282 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.
TH54 TER Mileage History
- 07/04/202292,214 mi
- 31/03/202396,962 mi+4,748 mi
- 25/03/2024103,182 mi+6,220 mi
- 01/04/2025111,512 mi+8,330 mi
- 25/03/2026117,282 mi+5,770 mi
Average of roughly 6,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TH54 TER 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 (TH54 TER) between April 2022 and March 2026.
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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