2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · VC02 SLC
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2016. Recorded mileage 79,584 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
VC02 SLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 79,584 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VC02 SLC Mileage History
- 04/08/202360,879 mi
- 17/07/202468,163 mi+7,284 mi
- 19/07/202468,170 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/202576,879 mi+8,709 mi
- 09/12/202579,584 mi+2,705 mi
Average of roughly 7,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VC02 SLC 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 (VC02 SLC) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 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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