2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · VIL 5172
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22/01/2015. Recorded mileage 71,736 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
VIL 5172 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 71,736 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: Below 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.
VIL 5172 Mileage History
- 22/11/202261,712 mi
- 15/11/202364,494 mi+2,782 mi
- 23/05/202467,379 mi+2,885 mi
- 30/05/202571,736 mi+4,357 mi
- 30/05/202571,736 mi
Average of roughly 3,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VIL 5172 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (VIL 5172) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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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